With Arsenal on the schedule, Manchester United might make a debut.

With Arsenal on the schedule, Manchester United might make a debut.

Today's Premier League matchup between Manchester United and Arsenal features five things to watch for at the Emirates Stadium.

Are you ready to move on?

This week's one bright spot for Manchester United was the sight of Alvaro Fernandez in training, since the possibility of either Aaron Wan-Bissaka or Alex Telles starting is a source of anxiety for the club.

Last week, Ralf Rangnick downplayed the notion of giving Hannibal Mejbri and Alejandro Garnacho playing time, but that was before Norwich left Old Trafford regretting the final score and United were devastated by Liverpool. Mejbri came on at Anfield and showed he cares despite being among the most callous United players in recent memory.

Left-back Having played for the Under-23s on Friday, Fernandez appears unlikely to play on Saturday. It is likely that Hannibal will not make an appearance at the Emirates because he has also been named in Neil Wood's squad, however Garnacho could make his debut after travelling to London with the senior side.

It is not evident who should be dropped, but Bruno Fernandes' performance level, which had been bad before to his contract extension, has deteriorated significantly since his bank account balance has risen.

When Fernandes was questioned after the match at Anfield, he sounded like he was curating a post-match tweet, which was appropriate given his ineffectiveness. Fernandes was startled by Ralf Rangnick when he momentarily dropped him in January, and Fernandes is in need of another jolt.
What is Rangnick's justification for starting Maguire?

Raphael Varane has returned to the team, although it is yet unclear who will be his partner. If it came down to a poll, Harry Maguire would have a hard time getting double digits for the percentage answer. Despite the fact that Maguire was the weakest of the centre-backs against Liverpool, he has managed to avoid a full-time demotion this season by starting a handful of games on the bench after returning from injury earlier in the season.

On Tuesday night, Marcus Rashford squandered the one and only opportunity United had to make a game of it, a game that Anthony Elanga was unable to attend. Given Rangnick's selection method, Rashford may be expecting to be dropped, and Elanga may be a better fit in Arsenal's three-pronged assault, which includes Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey.

Is it possible to put an end to Arsenal's hoodoo?

Arsenal have not won at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League since Arsene Wenger's era at the club came to an end. There have been 2-0 victories for Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta over Manchester United, as well as an unmemorable goalless draw last season.

Arsenal were defeated by Manchester United in the league for the first time in three and a half years when the two teams met in the reverse game in December.

 


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