FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 12 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Arsenal fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 54 and lost only 17 of the 95 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was earlier this season, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 16 FebMan. Utd.4-0ArsenalFAC
2007/2008Sat 03 NovArsenal2 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 21 JanArsenal2 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 17 SepMan. Utd.0 - 1ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Sun 09 AprMan. Utd.2 - 0ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Tue 03 JanArsenal0 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sat 21 MayArsenal0 - 0Man. Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Red Devils, with 1 goals against.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 77 points from the 33 games played. Arsenal sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 71 points from their 33 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.651014216
Arsenal61329116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Arsenal, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Red Devils. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Won 4 successive home games.
26 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Arsenal 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.