Super Sunday: Arsenal host Man United at Emirate in revenge mission

[FILE] Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (C) speaks with his players during a break in play during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 4, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Seeking revenge on the only team to have beaten them in the Premier League this season, table toppers, Arsenal host third-placed, Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

The Gunners can open up an 11-point gap over Erik ten Hag’s side with victory in front of their ardent fans, while the visitors endeavour to stay within touching distance of Manchester City.

Receiving a kick in the back from a supporter after producing a man-of-the-match performance in the North London derby, one can expect Aaron Ramsdale to continue his wind-up merchant tactics in front of the Man United end if Arsenal continue to destroy almost any foe in their path.

Ramsdale came up with a number of crucial saves against Tottenham Hotspur before being targeted by a spectator – a 35-year-old man has since been charged with assault in connection with the incident – and at the same end of the field in the first half, Hugo Lloris’s own goal and a sublime Martin Odegaard effort were just reward for a thoroughly dominant Arsenal display.

Things could have got even better for Mikel Arteta’s side if Thomas Partey’s sensational volley made the net ripple rather than making the woodwork rattle, but yet another win in the top flight extended Arsenal’s lead at the top to eight points following Manchester City’s derby defeat to Manchester United.

That gap has been cut back down to five after City recorded their own win over Spurs, but Arsenal – who now have a game in hand