The Gunners embarked on the season with impressive victories over Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, sparking hopes of a potential title challenge. However, their aspirations of maintaining a perfect start were dashed when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Fulham in their last match. This result led to some pundits questioning the tactical adjustments made by Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, in recent weeks. Nevertheless, history appears to favor Arsenal, as they have not lost a Premier League game against Manchester United at the Emirates since 2017.

One striking aspect of recent encounters between Arsenal and Manchester United has been the abundance of goals. In the last four clashes between these titans, betting enthusiasts who wagered on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals would have found their bets profitable.

In December 2021, Manchester United clinched a memorable 3-2 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford, courtesy of a remarkable two-goal performance by Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half. However, Arsenal extracted sweet revenge later in the season, defeating United 3-1 at the Emirates, with Granit Xhaka’s thunderous strike sealing the win. A similar narrative unfolded in the previous season, with United securing a 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford. Their rivalry continued at the Emirates in January, with Eddie Nketiah’s last-gasp goal delivering a thrilling 3-2 win for Arteta’s side. These encounters have averaged an impressive 4.5 goals, suggesting that Sunday’s match will likely follow suit.