Bukayo Saka makes Old Trafford claim as Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction emerges

Manchester United are preparing for their next clash in the Premier League as they face Arsenal.

The Reds welcome the Gunners to Old Trafford looking to secure three points in their quest to qualify for Europe. United are eighth in the Premier League and nine points adrift of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with just three matches left to play.

Saturday saw Chelsea claim a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest to move three points clear of United into seventh place. United will look to close the gap when they face the Gunners this weekend.

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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has labelled Old Trafford as his favourite stadium to play football.

Sunday will see United face the Gunners at home as they look to claim another three points. Saka provided an assist as the Reds lost 3-1 to Arsenal in the reverse fixture in September, and has explained why he is relishing taking on United in their home stadium.

"When you start from outside, growing up watching football, the special nights you've seen in the Premier League and Champions League at Old Trafford, it was nice to be on the pitch and to play," Saka told Sky Sports.

"I have played there a few times now and I think it is definitely my favourite stadium to play in."

MEN Sport's Mark Wakefield says: Old Trafford has historically been a tough place for visiting teams to try and get three points. With that comes a reputation that leads to teams being extra determined to get the three