Twenty years ago a clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at this stage of the season would have been framed as a title decider. Things have changed plenty since the heady reigns of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger, however, and Saturday’s early kick-off is reduced to a scuffle to remain in contention for fourth spot. If United – who will be boosted by the return of Cristiano Ronaldo – fail to improve on a dismal run of two wins in seven games their hopes will be virtually over. The picture looks a lot brighter for Arsenal after their victory at Chelsea in midweek and a win for Mikel Arteta’s side would put the pressure firmly back on Tottenham. Stephen Hollis

Saturday 12.30pm BT Sport 1

Venue Emirates Stadium

Last season Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0

Referee Craig Pawson

This season G22 Y95 R2 4.41 cards/game

Odds H 15-13 A 11-4 D 13-5

ARSENAL

Subs from Leno, Okonkwo, Holding, Awe, Swanson, Pépé, Hutchinson, Lacazette, Martinelli, Soares, Lokonga, Tomiyasu

Doubtful Tomiyasu (calf)

Injured Tierney (knee, unknown), Partey (hamstring, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y49 R3

Form LWLLLW

Leading scorers Saka, Smith Rowe 10

MANCHESTER UNITED

Subs from Henderson, Shoretire, Mata, Hannibal, Mengi, Lingard, Jones,
Bailly, Heaton, Rashford, Pogba, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka

Doubtful None

Injured Cavani (knock, May), Shaw (leg, May), Fred (hip, May), Pogba (calf, May)

Suspended Greenwood

Discipline Y65 R2

Form LWDLWL

Leading scorer Ronaldo 15