Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive at Old Trafford with confidence. After a difficult run in the Premier League, they smashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the Champions League earlier this week. Though catching Liverpool seems out of the question, it at least proves they haven’t dropped their level of intensity just yet.

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For United, the challenge is to rediscover their competitive edge, especially after knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties earlier this season. The Gunners, in turn, are aiming to avenge that defeat and continue their push towards the top of the table.