Mikel Arteta's team trails Liverpool by 13 points, though they have a game in hand. While Old Trafford no longer presents the same challenge it once did, Arsenal must carry their European momentum forward, especially after struggling in their last two league matches.
Their attacking struggles have been evident, with only two goals in three games prior to the PSV win. Both of those goals came late in a match against relegation-threatened Leicester City. However, their recent convincing performance against the Dutch side showcased their creativity and clinical finishing, which could boost their confidence.
Defensive selection will be a key decision for Arteta, with Ben White gradually returning from injury and Myles Lewis-Skelly back after serving a suspension. Despite this, five players are ruled out for the game.
Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out for the season following knee surgeries, while Kai Havertz will only return in pre-season after hamstring surgery. This leaves Arsenal with 17 senior players available for selection, three short of the 20-man squad limit for Premier League matches.
Academy players Ethan Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly will be included as usual, and young forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji may also receive a call-up after recent appearances on the bench.
Possible Arsenal squad for Manchester United:
Goalkeepers: Raya, Neto
Defenders: Timber, White, Gabriel, Kiwior, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly, Tierney
Midfielders: Rice, Jorginho, Partey, Merino, Odegaard, Nwaneri
Forwards: Trossard, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji
Unavailable players:
Tomiyasu (knee injury)
Saka (hamstring injury)
Jesus (knee injury)
Havertz (hamstring injury)
Martinelli (hamstring injury)
Source: Football London.
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