FM Preview: Arsenal v Manchester United 01 May 2011

Last updated : 30 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Arsenal v Manchester United fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, winning 56.57% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was just last season, in January 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 12 Mar Man. Utd. 2 - 0 Arsenal F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Mon 13 Dec Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Arsenal Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 31 Jan Arsenal 1-3 Man. Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 29 Aug Man. Utd. 2 - 1 Arsenal Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 16 May Man. Utd. 0 - 0 Arsenal Premier League
2008/2009 Tue 05 May Arsenal 1 - 3 Man. Utd. Champions League
2008/2009 Wed 29 Apr Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Arsenal Champions League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. The Gunners have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

The Red Devils have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Red Devils's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Arsenal's total of 64 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Manchester United are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 73 points from the 34 games played.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Arsenal 6 1 4 1 10 9 7
Manchester United 6 4 1 1 7 2 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Emirates Stadium for the Gunners and the Madmen are unable to see past Manchester United claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Arsenal Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Manchester United 4 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here