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Arsenal vs Manchester United score predicted with huge Premier League drama

United's predicted XI vs Arsenal
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Manchester United will be looking to end a three-game losing streak against Arsenal when the two sides go head-to-head in the Premier League later today.

Braces for Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee saw United beat Everton 4-0 in their last outing, the perfect confidence boost for Ruben Amorim's side ahead of one of the toughest fixtures of the season. A trip to Arsenal awaits United later today, with the last three Premier League clashes between the two ending in victory for the Gunners.

Entering game week 14, United were ninth in the table, just four points off the Premier League top four, so victory away to Arsenal would be a huge win for Amorim's side. United will be without both Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo for the clash though, with the duo both suspended after picking up their fifth yellow cards of the campaign against Everton on the weekend.

So, how could Amorim fare in his toughest test as United boss so far? Let's take a look...

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Arsenal vs Man United score predicted

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that Arsenal could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

We predict that United could set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dalot; Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.

The first half was closely contested at the Emirates, though the best chance of the opening stages fell to Kai Havertz who somehow missed the target from a few yards out after latching onto Bukayo Saka's cross. As the first half went on, United grew in confidence, and just before the break, a moment of individual brilliance put the visitors ahead.

Marcus Rashford made it 1-0 to United
Marcus Rashford made it 1-0 to United -Credit:EA Sports

Matthijs de Ligt fizzed a pass into the feet of Rashford who dropped deep to pick up possession, and with William Saliba sticking tight to him, the Englishman cleverly let the ball run through his legs, nutmegging Saliba in the process, to skip away from the defender. With space to run into, Rashford skipped past challenges from Jorginho and Gabriel before entering the box, and he fired into the bottom corner to put Amorim's side ahead.

A goal down, Arsenal came out in the second half a much better side, and United had Andre Onana to thank for staying a goal ahead, with the 'keeper making a handful of important saves to keep their lead intact. But, Onana didn't shower himself in glory with 10 minutes to go when Gabriel Jesus scored to draw level.

Gabriel Jesus made it 1-1
Gabriel Jesus made it 1-1 -Credit:EA Sports

Martin Odegaard spotted Jesus' run in behind the United defence, with the midfielder lifting a pass over the top for the Brazilian to chase. Onana rushed off his line to cut out the pass, but he wasn't quick enough as Jesus got there first to loop a header over the 'keeper and into the net.

Neither side created any big chances in the closing stages, with the points being shared in north London.

EA FC 25 predicted final score: Arsenal 1-1 Man United

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