In order to get ready for the forthcoming Premier League season, Arsenal and Manchester United have scheduled a preseason friendly. The game is set to begin on Sunday at one o’clock in the UK.
Pre-season Plans for Arsenal
The work of Mikel Arteta Before traveling back to London, Arsenal will play three games in the United States. The Gunners want to improve on their successful campaign from the previous year, when they came in second to Manchester City for the Premier League championship.
Pre-season Plans for Manchester United
Three matches are scheduled for Manchester United, under the direction of Erik ten Hag, in the USA. The team wants to keep up its winning ways after defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup to earn a spot in the Europa League.
News and Injuries for the Team
Takehiro Tomiyasu, an Arsenal right-back, will not be playing during the tour because of a knee injury. His availability for the start of the new season is uncertain due to the extent of his injury, which is still unknown. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, David Raya, William Saliba, and other important players are not included in the 26-man roster because they are recovering from their commitments to Euro 2024. But before this game, Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are anticipated to join the squad. Kieran Tierney, the left back, is also out due to a hamstring injury.
However, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, started a recent game against Rangers without five important players. But ahead of their tour of the USA, Anthony, Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, and Victor Lindelof have since resumed their training.
Projected Matchups
With Hein in goal, White, Timber, Kiwior, and Zinchenko in defense, Odegaard, Partey, and Smith Rowe in midfield, and Vieira, Nketiah, and Jesus in attack, Arsenal is predicted to set up in a 4-3-3 configuration.
With Onana in goal, Ogunneye, Fish, Evans, and Amass in defense, Casemiro, Mount, and McTominay in midfield, and Antony, Wheatley, and Rashford up front, Manchester United is most likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation.
As both teams wrap up their preseason preparations, this friendly match will be a critical test, offering a chance to evaluate new additions and tactical changes.
