Manchester Utd vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips (12 May)

Despite high objectives and a high-quality workforce, Manchester United disappointed a lot in this 2023/2024 financial year. Quickly dropped from the Big 4, Erik ten Hag's men will also have to work hard to secure European qualification. They are now in 8th place in the Premier League with one game less and 3 points behind 6th. The current dynamic does not really encourage optimism since the Red Devils have only won one of their last 7 championship matches, for 4 draws and 2 defeats. After being held to a draw at home by relegated Burnley 1-1, they completely collapsed on the Crystal Palace pitch last Monday 4-0. Qualified for the FA Cup final, Manchester United will have a second chance to secure European qualification but the task promises to be very complicated against the ogre Cityzen. In search of an English champion title since the Invincibles season in 2004, Arsenal can believe in their chances this season.

Unfortunately, the London team does not have its destiny in its hands. Indeed, it occupies 2nd place in the Premier League with 2 points behind leader Manchester City. The Gunners may regret the setback suffered at home against Aston Villa 0-2 which followed an excellent dynamic of 11 games without defeat, 10 wins and 1 draw. Since this hitch, they have resumed their march forward. Indeed, Arsenal won in turn against Wolverhampton 0-2, Chelsea 5-0, Tottenham 2-3 and Bournemouth last weekend 3-0.

Many elements are missing from Manchester United this weekend. This is the case of important defenders Varane, Shaw, Maguire and Lindelof but also of attacking midfielder Mount and even substitutes Malacia and Kambwala, all in the infirmary. Furthermore, defender Lisandro Martinez and winger Rashford are announced as uncertain, as is long-term absentee Martial. The Red Devils sank last Monday with 4 goals conceded. In the offensive sector, playmaker Bruno Fernandes (10 goals and 7 assists in PL), winger Garnacho (7 goals and 4 assists in PL) and striker Höjlund (8 goals and 2 assists in PL) should take their place ).Seriously injured on the first day of the championship, Dutch defender Jurrien Timber recently returned to training. However, he is not guaranteed to return to the group this weekend due to his lack of physical condition.

In the final sprint, the attacking trio is well identified. We should thus once again find Trossard (11 goals in PL), Saka (16 goals and 9 assists in PL) and Havertz (12 goals and 6 assists in PL). Please note that Saka is uncertain this Sunday, as is defender Tomiyasu. In the midfield, take place the executives Rice (7 goals and 8 assists in PL) and Odegaard (8 goals and 8 assists in PL). After a superb season, Arsenal now has the best attack and the best defense in the championship.