The Red Devils finished top of Group C with a composed 1-1 draw against Valencia in midweek, albeit with a level of frivolousness in front of goal that would send Sir Alex into a fit of rage. But there were a lot of positives to take from the game, especially the energy and desire displayed by Anderson in midfield. The Brazilian scored his first goal at Old Trafford with a poacher's style finish and the whole of Mancunia will be pleased to see the talented midfielder finally display progress. But the sour note from the game was the hamstring injury picked up Rio Ferdinand early in the 2nd half which has made him a slight doubt for the game on Monday night. Nemanja Vidic and Ferdinand had almost regained the solidity of old and it might come as crushing blow to the team if the English skipper is forced to sit out for a prolonged period.

Chelsea's radical decline in form has placed the title firmly in the hands of United, who are a point behind Arsenal with a game in hand. After an indifferent start to the season United are ominously close to hitting top form as the vital part of the season approaches. They were sluggish and static in the draws against Manchester City and Aston Villa, but since then they have regained the dynamism in midfield and attack that's part of the DNA at the "Theatre of Dreams". Successive games against Arsenal and Chelsea are potentially title changers and will go a long way in deciding their fate this season. Man Utd vs Arsenal Live Stream Highlights

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last four home Premier League games against United, whose last victory was in February 2005 when they won 4-2 at Highbury. On Wednesday, they squandered the chance to return to the top of the Premier League when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Aston Villa. And they also lost Thomas Vermaelen, who left on crutches and could be replaced by Sol Campbell.

United beat Hull 4-0 in their previous Premier League game, last Saturday, and on Wednesday they reached the Carling Cup final by beating Manchester City. Antonio Valencia and Dimitar Berbatov could return.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Almunia; Sagna, Gallas, Campbell, Clichy; Denilson, Fabregas, Ramsey; Rosicky, Bendtner, Arshavin.
United (4-4-2): Van der Sar; Rafael, Brown, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs; Rooney, Berbatov.
Referee: Chris Foy. Matches: 17. R2 Y47.

Last season: Arsenal 2 United 1, United 0 Arsenal 0.

Stat of the game: United have failed to win at Arsenal in four Premier League visits.

Betting tip: A 2-1 home win and repeat of last season's result is 7-1


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The loss of Cesc Fagregas greatly blunts their attacking instincts from midfield and they'll need to get their midfield general back in action if they are to get positive results against Man Utd and Chelsea in the coming weeks. But Samir Nasri has alleviated the strain by raising his game to the next level with his scintillating goals. His two goals against Fulham were out of the top drawer and Wenger will be confident that the Frenchman can sustain his great form for the rest of the campaign. The biggest surprise for the Gunners this season has been the consistency shown by Marouane Chamakh. The Moroccan has taken to the Premier League like a fish to water and is blessed with all the physical attributes required to be successful in the Premier League.

Their perennial problems in defence continue to plague them, as they have maintained just two clean sheets in the last 10 games in all competitions. The central pairing of Sebastien Squillaci and Laurent Koscielny have put unnecessary strain on the team with their error strewn displays. The lack of an organizer at the back in the absence of Thomas Vermaelen has led to countless elementary positional mistakes committed by the defence. The lack of solid backline cost them the title last season and the fans will be praying the situation doesn't repeat this time around and in the process extending their title drought to an incredible six years

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