{"id":1376142,"date":"2026-01-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1376142"},"modified":"2026-01-23T10:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:04:54","slug":"man-utd-team-news-vs-arsenal-and-predicted-lineup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/man-utd-team-news-vs-arsenal-and-predicted-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd team news vs Arsenal and predicted lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester<\/a><\/strong> United<\/strong><\/a> are looking to follow up their Manchester Derby triumph with another three points when they take on Arsenal<\/a> on Sunday.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, kicking off at 4:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man Utd vs Arsenal predicted lineups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Man Utd (4-2-3-1):<\/strong> Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man Utd team news vs Arsenal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a week between games, Manchester United are expected to continue with the same XI that started the 2-0 win over Manchester City last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That would see United continue with a 4-2-3-1 setup, and Kobbie Mainoo keep his spot in the side. Mainoo played the full 90 against City and was key as Michael Carrick’s side dented their rivals’ title bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casemiro and United confirmed on Thursday that the midfielder will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, Patrick Dorgu may again feature on the left flank with Luke Shaw at left-back. On the injury front, Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt are both missing, the latter owing to an ongoing back issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youngster Shea Lacey is again available for selection having missed the Manchester Derby due to a ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noussair Mazraoui played the bulk of Morocco’s AFCON final loss to Senegal last weekend, though should be fit enough to make the matchday squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main man Mainoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kobbie Mainoo shone in the Manchester Derby last weekend<\/a>. The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a January exit owing to a lack of game time. Ruben Amorim’s departure earlier this month paved the way for the midfielder to return to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Mainoo maximised the chance afforded to him by Michael Carrick. Mainoo was key as Manchester United defeated Manchester City last weekend. While he was not involved in a goal, the England international shone both on and off the ball. Rodri, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki created just two chances between them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sunday’s game at Arsenal will prove a real acid test for Mainoo, however. The Gunners have one of the most efficient midfields in the Premier League. And Mainoo is expected to come up against compatriot Declan Rice at the Emirates this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pair were key as England reached the Euro 2024 final, anchoring the midfield in Gareth Southgate’s favoured 4-2-3-1 setup. If Mainoo puts in another strong showing, then United will fancy their chances of hindering another title contender.<\/p>\n\n\n

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