Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Man Utd, Martinelli starts

Arsenal welcome Manchester United in tonight's Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are already nine points behind Liverpool for the top spot in the table and can't afford another slip-up against United.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya has been in exemplary form in goal and he is expected to continue between the sticks against the Red Devils.

In front of him, it should be a familiar backline of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori.

Magalhaes and Calafiori were substituted early against West Ham United last weekend, but it was only as a precautionary measure.

Declan Rice and Jorginho are expected to keep their places in the heart of the midfield. Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino are set to miss out with injuries once more.

In the final third, Bukayo Saka is guaranteed to start on the right wing on the back of one goal and three assists in the 5-2 rout of West Ham.

Martin Odegaard has been in stellar form since his return from injury. He is assured to start in the number 10 role for the London heavyweights.

Gabriel Martinelli could get the nod over Leandro Trossard on the left wing despite the latter making two goal contributions against the Hammers.

Martinelli's pace and quick dribbling could be better suited against United's defence. Kai Havertz is poised to lead the attack for the Gunners.

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Man Utd: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Havertz.