Michael Owen and Mark Lawrenson predict same result for Arsenal vs Manchester United

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday in what is sure to be a nail-biting fixture away at Arsenal.

United go into the match sixth in the table after their defeat to Liverpool in midweek. Meanwhile, the Gunners will be full of confidence after an impressive victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

A win for Arsenal would be disastrous for United and would all but end their hopes of reaching the top four. However, three points for Ralf Rangnick's men would pile the pressure on Tottenham before their game at Brentford later in the day.

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Here's how the pundits expect the game to play out this weekend.

Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson said: "This is a harder game than most people think. Most fans think Arsenal are going to turn up and win, but this is a difficult game.

"Arsenal are a young team and are very inconsistent. They've lost three games on the trot but defeated Chelsea easily.

"Manchester United are going to turn up here - I've just got a feeling. No one expects them to do anything this season, so they'll just go out and play.

"That might make it a little difficult for Arsenal. It'll be hard for Cristiano Ronaldo to play this game but if he does, I'd expect the others to turn up for him.

"Erik ten Hag has been appointed as Manchester United's manager this week - very good luck to him. I don't think his appointment will have much of an impact on this game, but Arsenal will not find it easy this weekend."

Merson Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester United

"After a run of poor performances, Arsenal looked a really good side in their win over Chelsea on Wednesday," Lawrenson told BBC