Saturday's final Premier League game is undoubtedly the most eagerly anticipated, as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
Sixth and seventh in the standings at the start of the day, this is perhaps not quite the blockbuster top-of-the-table clash it once was, even just a few seasons ago. It nevertheless remains a key fixture for both sides, with both managers undoubtedly eyeing a victory as the catalyst for a run of form that will catapult them firmly into those all-important Champions League qualification spots.
Arsene Wenger perhaps goes into the game the happier of the two managers, with Olivier Giroud's rapid return from injury giving him a couple of selection options in attack. Opposite number Louis van Gaal has no such luck; with Daley Blind added to his injury list during the international break, his United lineup will once more have a certain improvised quality to it.
That is not to say United will not be confident, however, considering they have only lost one of the last 11 meetings between the two sides. Danny Welbeck, now in Arsenal colours, will be perhaps hoping his move between the two clubs has brought the balance of power along with it.
The game kicks off at 5:30 p.m. GMT (12:30 p.m. ET), so join us around 40 minutes beforehand for all the team news and buildup.
from Bleacher Report http://ift.tt/1y1lIVF
via IFTTT November 22, 2014 at 07:00AM
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