| At home, Arteta's team has won all of its last four Premier League matches against Manchester United. Furthermore, they boast a six-game unbeaten run in Premier League games against the Red Devils recording 5 wins, 1 draw, which certainly doesn't diminish the league leaders' status as favorites. Michael Carrick didn't shy away from any tough decisions in his first appearance in the Manchester derby. The manager left Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha on the bench. Bryan Mbeumo started in the center of attack, supported by Bruno Fernandes, who again played in the number 10 role. Arsenal remain favourites to win, though. Not only because the Gunners have recorded a 5-1-0 record in their last six league games against Manchester United but also because the Gunners are the strongest home team in the Premier League this season, registering nine wins, two draws and zero losses record at the Emirates. The new manager effect worked in Michael Carrick's second-half debut against Man City last weekend but the tough schedule for him continues. The new manager is unlikely to be able to tighten up his team's defence so quickly, which is where the Red Devils' problems on their away trips mainly come from. |
