FM Preview: Manchester United v Arsenal 28 Aug 2011

Last updated : 27 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester United v Arsenal fixture

Manchester United 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 59 and lost only 17 of the 101 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in March 2011, with Manchester United running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sun 01 May Arsenal 1 - 0 Man. Utd. Premier League
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

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

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Gunners's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Manchester United's total of 6 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Arsenal find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester United 6 4 1 1 14 9 13
Arsenal 6 2 2 2 6 7 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Red Devils to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester United Won 19 successive home games.
20 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Arsenal Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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