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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
The two teams emerge from the tunnel, gone are the days of bust ups before the game as they two sides exchange handshakes and high fives.
Arsene Wenger receives a warm welcome from the Old Trafford crowd and even gets a friendly greeting from Jose Mourinho.
There's more! Sir Alex Ferguson presents him with a parting gift and the two get a photo on the side of the pitch. It's really the end of an era, that was a really nice moment. Great respect all round.
3: Granit Xhaka leaves a nasty one in on Alexis Sanchez and does well to escape without a yellow card. That first challenge on Sanchez answers several questions about how some of the Arsenal players could feel about him.
4: Nemanja Matic's wayward shot is collected by Paul Pogba who turns and mishits an effort which goes wide.
These three have shared some tempestuous moments over the years but it was all very friendly before kick off.
8: Jesse Lingard produces a string of crosses from the right side, they don't amount to much but was Sead Kolasinac close to him? Absolutely not. Watch this space.
Here's that pregame presentation for Arsene Wenger, presented by Sir Alex Ferguson
14: Paul Pogba keeps the ball ticking over with passes on the edge of the box but it's all too slow, United are allowing Arsenal to settle with a bank of four and five then struggling to break it down.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Paul Pogba!
Paul Pogba gets some space in the middle and drives forward, Granit Xhaka dives in but can't stop him but leaves so much space for the Frenchman to run into. He lays the ball to Romelu Lukaku who picks out Alexis Sanchez at the back post who sees his header brilliantly cleared off the line and onto the post by Hector Bellerin. After the ball strikes the frame of the goal, Pogba reacts quickest and stabs the ball in to give Manchester United the lead.
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