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Arsenal vs Manchester United - Emirates Stadium

Arsenal and Manchester United will go head to head on Sunday at the Emirates in what should be a humdinger of a game. Both Arsenal and Manchester United are vying for the title and a loss for either team could somewhat diminish that.

Arsenal Have just Come of a goaless draw with Aston Villa while United beat bitter rivals Manchester City in the Carling Cup. Certainly morale in the United camp will be high but both teams will be pumped up for the occasion. So far Arsenal's season has been an eventful one. Already scoring the top goals so far they have conceeded many cheap goals. They are still in the title race but with Chelsea and Liverpool coming up after Sunday, the title could be gone by then. Manchester on the other hand have been ravaged by injuiry and only recently have had their star players returning. Wayne Rooney has just come of his four goals against Hull City and will be looking to add more to that.

Team News

Arsenal

Arsenal have been dealt a blow with the news that Thomas Vermaelen will probably not be fit for the game against United. It was first though that he fractured his leg but xrays have proven otherwise. Arsene Wenger have said that the Medical Team will be doing their utmost best to get him ready. Sol Campbell is available to play for the Gunners. Another injuiry worry is Eduardo who has been ruled out of the game. Bustling Midfielder Abou Diaby is doubtful for the game. Fran Merida is 50-50 for the game.

Manchester United

Manchester United have been dealt a blow with Rio Ferdinand been given a 4 match ban for his incident with Craig Fagan. However Nemanja Vidic is fit for the game. Ryan Giggs is expected to play after having a break against Hull City. It is not known whether Anderson will feature in the United squad after an apparent bust up with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Last 5 Fixtures

Arsenal

Arsenal 2 - 2 Everton

Bolton 0 - 2 Arsenal

Arsenal 4 - 2 Bolton

Stoke 3 - 1 Arsenal

Aston Villa 0 - 0 Arsenal

Manchester United

Birmingham City 1- 1 Manchester United

Manchester United 3- 0 Burnley

Manchester City 2 - 1 Manchester United

Manchester United 4 - 0 Hull City

Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City

Expected Lineup

Arsenal - Almunia, Sagna, Clichy, Gallas, Campbell, Denilson, Fabregas, Ramsey, Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri

Manchester United - Van der sar, G Neville, Evra, Evans, Vidic, Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Valencia, Rooney, Berbatov

Prediction

Arsenal 1 - 1 Manchester United