The international break is finally done and Arsenal travel north to face one of their fiercest rivals in Manchester United on their return to Premier League action.
The Gunners have modest record at Old Trafford, winning just once in the league in their last 10 visits.
The London side’s record against Jose Mourinho is equally poor – they are yet to win against the Portuguese boss since he arrived in the Premier League way back in 2004.
If you take Arsenal’s shocking Old Trafford record out of the equation, they are favourites going into the game. Just two points off the top, they have the incentive to end the game at the pinnacle of the league.
Man Utd however, are labouring in 6th – six points behind Arsenal and potentially already out of the title race.
Onto the combined XI, as we look at how the individuals on either side match up to one another. Both teams have key players missing going into this game, meaning changes all over the pitch.
However, both teams have superb strength in depth. Arsenal are missing right back Hector Bellerin and midfield dynamo, Santi Cazorla, whilst United are without star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the promising Eric Bailly for the clash.
With that in mind, let’s look at the combined XI!
