Man United could stop Arsenal from doing something they've not done since Sir Alex Ferguson era

Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon for a match that will be vital in deciding where the Premier League title ends up.

After Man City's demolition of Fulham at Saturday lunchtime took them back to the top of the table, Mikel Arteta's Gunners know it's a must-win game if they are to topple Pep Guardiola's men.

The game is equally important for Erik ten Hag's side, but for different reasons. An improved performance after the 4-0 mauling at Crystal Palace must be the very basic starting point.

Here are five things to look out for from the game.

Erik ten Hag has regressed to the generational nadir of Brentford with his recent midfield selections. He underestimated the ferocity of the Premier League in his second game in charge with an axis of Christian Eriksen and Fred and did so again at Crystal Palace, where Eriksen retained his place by default.

Eriksen and Kobbie Mainoo has never been a compatible partnership. Before this recent three-game run, they were together for the comeback win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day, their union lasted a half in the defeat at Nottingham Forest and they were outplayed by Tottenham in the 2-2 draw.

United have conceded seven goals to teams in the bottom seven over the last week-and-a-half. As out of his depth as Sofyan Amrabat is, he would offer some balance if Casemiro somehow continues at centre back.

United fans of a certain vintage will remember Arsenal clinching the title in their penultimate game at Old Trafford in 2002. They cannot do that today but there are credible comparisons with Arsene Wenger's second double winners.

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