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The Premiership's top two go head to head in today's early kick off at the Emirates, with both sides hoping to reaffirm their Premiership ambitions. It pits the north Londoners with the longest current unbeaten run in this league of 17 games, with the Red Devils, who are on the longest current winning streak of eight.
Wenger: it's a big game
"It's a giant of a game - everybody wants to see who is the best at the moment.
"I have a strong belief in my team and I'm convinced we can put them under good pressure and beat them. We have a game in hand, we want to extend our lead at the top and take advantage of that game.
"Calmness will be an important factor, managing the game and maintaining domination over them. If we panic there is little chance to win."
Team News
Arsene Wenger has a near full-strength squad to choose from with Robin van Persie (knee) and Philippe Senderos (back) the only enforced absentees.
Eduardo, after his midweek brace, and Gilberto are both pushing for starts.
Louis Saha and Michael Carrick make timely returns to Manchester United's squad for the top of the table clash.
Saha has finally shrugged off a long-term knee problem, while Carrick has recovered from the dislocated elbow he suffered against Roma last month.
Squads
Arsenal (from): Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue, Fabregas, Flamini, Hleb, Rosicky, Adebayor, Lehmann, Eduardo, Gilberto, Diarra, Diaby, Walcott, Bendtner, Denilson.
Man Utd (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Brown, Simpson, Ferdinand, Vidic, Pique, Evra, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Hargreaves, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Nani, Tevez, Rooney, Saha.
Eyefootball Premiership Predictor
Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd
It's going to be a cracker at the Emirates. Last weekend Arsenal proved they can compete with the best against Liverpool, and Arsenal look fully settled at the Emirates now. This is going to be an end-to-end game, and Arsenal will be looking to defend their unbeaten run. If Eduardo plays, he will be the one Man Utd have to watch.
Score: 2-0 to Arsenal
Goalscorer: Eduardo
Written by majicka
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