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Your support makes all the difference.Arsene Wenger will manage what is likely to be his last game against Manchester United as Arsenal manager on Sunday afternoon.
The Frenchman will make his final trip to Old Trafford as Gunners boss so will be keen to claim the victory against his old nemesis.
Jose Mourinho however will also be looking for United to snatch the three points as they look to secure second-place in the table.
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What time is it?
The game kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday.
Where can I watch it?
The match is available to watch on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage is set to get underway at 4:15pm.
It’s a big game for…
Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman is coming up against his long-term rivals Manchester United and Jose Mourinho so will be keen for a positive result in his swansong.
He has not won at Old Trafford in the Premier League for a run of ten consecutive games so a victory this weekend would be the perfect parting shot as he departs the Emirates Stadium.
The best stat…
The game between the two sides will see Wenger go up against the Red Devils for the 60th time in his career.
Throughout his time in the game, he has managed against no other side more than United. The next highest amount of games he has contested against a certain club is 59 with Chelsea.
Player to watch?
Alexis Sanchez. Who else would it be? The Chilean comes up against his former club for the first time since departing in January, and considering the circumstances that he departed the Emirates, he is sure to get a hostile reaction.
As a result, the former Barcelona man could well be more motivated to find the net. He has found a bit of form too, and just at the right time. He has had a hand in five goals in his last four games in all competitions with two strikes of his own and three assists.
Form guide…
Manchester United: WWWLWW (all comps)
Arsenal: WWDLWD (all comps)
Odds…
Manchester United: 47/100
Arsenal: 8/1
Draw: 4/1
Good afternoon and welcome to the Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League action. I'm Jack Watson and I'll be taking you through West Ham vs Manchester City, but enough pleasantries, on with the team news!
Team News
Adrian replaces Joe Hart in goal as the Manchester City loanee is not able to play against his parent club. David Moyes opts to start former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and brings in Manuel Lanzini to support Marko Arnautovic up front.
Team News
Kyle Walker comes into the Manchester City team in place of Danilo, Nicolas Otamendi, Fernandinho and Leroy Sane are the other players introduced to the side which mauled Swansea last week.
Mendy's return
Benjamin Mendy made his long awaited return last week after a seven month spell on the sidelines. His ten minute cameo during Manchester City's 5-0 battering of Swansea has inspired him to push for a place in the first team, although he has strong competition ahead of him.
“It has been a very long time, but every day I worked hard... I knew with this injury we had to wait and work, but seven months on I am strong,” Mendy said.
“Maybe he (Delph) will take my place... I need to work hard for my comeback but he has done great for the team this year, and (Oleksandr) Zinchenko the same.
“What they do for the team and what they have contributed to the season, we really have to thank them for being available and for delivering this type of performance.”
What's at stake?
Results yesterday really didn't go West Ham's way which means they'll be very keen to pick up some unlikely points this afternoon.
Stoke earned a draw and Anfield, and Southampton beat Bournemouth to take them just three points behind the Hammers.
David Moyes' are three points clear of the relegation zone but it's a far from comfortable position to be in, especially with Leicester and Manchester United to come.
In pictures: Last Time
Second half goals from Nicolas Otamendia and David Silva cancelled out Angelo Ogbonna's first half strike when these sides met at the Etihad in the Premier League earlier in the season.
Moyes hoping Adrian outplays Hart
Joe Hart has played himself back into England contention with a nice run of form but is ineligible against Manchester City which means Adrian starts.
Hart's form this season has been inconsistent, to say the least, and David Moyes is hoping Adrian can put in a performance to give him a selection headache.
"I hope Adrian plays so well against Manchester City that he is available for the next one, that's the plan," said Moyes.
"You're never going to play City without your goalkeeper having to play well, so we need a big game from Adrian on Sunday. Then if you get in and you do well..."
With the title wrapped up you think City may loosen their grip on their command of the rest of the league, but after putting five past Swansea we know that's clearly not the case.
"I don't know if there is any good time to play Manchester City," said Moyes, "the form they are in, the players they have got available and the quality of those players."
"But we have to play them all twice and we will do everything we can to give them a game, to make it as tough as we can. The objective is to try and take all the points."
Ederson to score?
Should Manchester City win a penalty this afternoon all eyes will be on Ederson who said scoring is the one thing he has left to achieve this season.
"If the manager had asked me to go there, I would have definitely scored," the goalkeeper said. "City have their regular penalty takers and we have good options, but if Pep asks me to take it, I'm there."
"I'm not sure if I would be able to do set-pieces, but I'm good at penalties, either using power or technique when I'm shooting," Ederson added.
In response to his goalkeeper volunteering to take penalties, Pep Guardiola said: "it's not going to happen.
"There is respect for the opponent, respect for competitions. In friendlies maybe he can do it but in a league game, no."
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