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Manchester United vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest score and goal updates from Old Trafford

All the action from the Premier League clash at Old Trafford

Jack Watson
Saturday 28 April 2018 12:36 EDT
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Man Utd v Arsenal: Match preview

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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

87: Chris Smalling needed all of his speed

Joe Willock slips the ball in behind the defence and sets up a chase between Danny Welbeck and Smalling. The Arsenal forward looks to be leading the charge but Smalling makes a good sliding tackle on the edge of the area.

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:15

89: Goal....offside

Anthony Martial cuts onto his right foot and delivers a ball to Marouane Fellaini who heads onto the post. Marcus Rashford then converts the rebound but did so from an offside position, which was the correct call. Fellaini should really have scored his header. 

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:17

Manchester 2-1 Arsenal

Marouane Fellaini!!!

90+2: It's been coming. So many crosses from the left has been causing Arsenal problems and this time United finally find the net.

Ashley Young crosses from the left and Fellaini rises high in along with a group of Arsenal defenders and heads the ball off the back of his head and beyond David Ospina. 

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:18

Fellaini: 'Weapon of destruction' 

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:22

Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:22

Manchester United clinch top-four finish

Marouane Fellaini's 92nd minute goal means that Manchester United will be competing with Europe's elite next season.

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:25

The result also confirms that Arsenal will finish outside the top four for just the second time during Arsene Wenger's 500 year reign at Arsenal. Oh, they're finishing below Tottenham too.

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:31

The damning stats 

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:33

"If Manchester United vs Arsenal usually provokes nostalgia, this provoked insomnia"

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:33

'There wasn’t much to take from it from a football point of view, although there was just enough impetus from United to take all three points.'

Read how the Independent's chief football correspondent, Miguel Delaney, called the action from Old Trafford.

Jack Watson29 April 2018 18:39

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