The Barclays Premier League's two most successful teams collide at the Emirates this weekend. Arsene Wenger confronts his oldest nemesis, Sir Alex Ferguson in one of the season's most massive encounters. The two teams have won 14 of the 17 Barclays Premier League Titles since its inception in 1992. A face off between the Gunners and the Red Devils never fails to live up to its grandeur and the clash on Sunday in London will only add more spice to their epic journey over the last couple of decades
KEY BATTLE:
Cesc Fabregas v Wayne Rooney
The talismanic Captain Cesc Fabregas has caught the eye of his former employers Barcelona as well as their bitter rivals Real Madrid. The Spaniard scores, assists, tackles and inspires, a perfect leader for a young squad. His performance on the day will be central to the final outcome.
Wayne Rooney's goal scoring exploits have caught the eye of the two most affluent and foremost Spanish clubs and his form has been pivotal in United's triumphs this season. The 24-year old is fast reaching his highest season tally of 23 goals achieved in the League and European Cup double season. His 19 goals in the league have made him a certain favorite for the top scorer come the end of the season. His all round play lifts the whole side and will be the key to ManUtd’s success this weekend.
TALKING TACTICS:
Arsenal are expected to field a 4-4-2 with Bendtner partnering Arshavin upfront, Fabregas and Denilson will try and control the midfield. Manchester United will field a similar system with Berbatov upfront with Rooney while Nani and Valencia will try and provide the service for the two front-men
FORM GUIDE:
ARSENAL (W - 2, D - 2, L - 1)
Premier League, D Arsenal 2 - 2 Everton
Premier League, W Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Arsenal
Premier League, W Arsenal 4 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
FA Cup, L Stoke City 3 - 1 Arsenal
Premier League, D Aston Villa 0 - 0 Arsenal
MANCHESTER UNITED (W - 3, D - 1, L - 1)
Premier League, D Birmingham City 1 - 1 Manchester United
Premier League, W Manchester United 3 - 0 Burnley
League Cup, L Manchester City 2 - 1 Manchester United
Premier League, W Manchester United 4 - 0 Hull City
League Cup, W Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City
PROBABLE LINE-UPS:
ARSENAL: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Campbell, Clichy, Song, Fabregas, Denilson, Rosicky,Arshavin, Bendtner
MANCHESTER UNITED: Van Der Sar, Brown, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Fletcher, Valencia, Berbatov, Rooney
PREDICITON: United to win 1-2
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