Arsenal vs Manchester United: 3 things to look out for

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls the ball whilst under pressure from Tyrell Malacia of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls the ball whilst under pressure from Tyrell Malacia of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Thomas Partey has been excellent this season. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
Thomas Partey has been excellent this season. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) /

2. Will Thomas Partey be the difference?

Arsenal were by far the better side despite losing 3-1 in the reverse fixture. After Antony opened the scoring in the first half, it took until the 60th minute for the Gunners to draw level.

But two quick-fire goals from Marcus Rashford sealed the win. However, one star player was missing for Arsenal: Thomas Partey.

The midfield dynamo was absent and the Gunners, all the while, played well enough to win. The midfield of Granit Xhaka, Sambi Lokonga, and Martin Odegaard just didn’t click.

They needed Partey, who controls so much of what Arsenal do well. They will have the Ghanaian in the lineup on Sunday, and he promises to be the key player in determining a positive result.

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