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Manchester United play Arsenal on Sunday, 13 April needing to win to keep Chelsea at arm’s length.

Arsenal have been United’s trickiest opponents since Alex Ferguson took over at Old Trafford in November 1986. The London club have won 13 league fixtures against United in this period and collected 53 points, more than any other club. Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has been in charge for eight of these victories, including three at Old Trafford.

Arsenal have won four matches at United since November 1986, a total bettered only by Chelsea’s five in the same period.

Most league wins against Manchester United since Alex Ferguson became manager

Arsenal’s wins against Manchester United since November 1986

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A month ago, all eyes were set on this match, as it should have been the title decider, with both Arsenal and Manchester United looking unstoppable at the time. Now, due to the results of both teams in the last month, Arsenal come to this match with no such expectations, as United proved to be just too good.

The general idea, obviously, is that Manchester are heading towards a tough match, which they will eventually win. It’s a legit estimation, but at the same time we must remember this: If Chelsea beat Wigan, as expected, an Arsenal win will blow the title race wide open.

As this is Arsenal’s last chance to get something out of this season, one can expect The Gunners to give it all they have. True, Manchester United is a better team, but without Vidic and with the injured Ferdinand, Arsenal’s prolific strikers can find the way in. This also goes the other way, as Arsenal will find it hard to cope without the injured Flamini, whose attacking skills are much better than the player who’s expected to fill in for him — Gilberto Silva.

Manchester United were able to rest both Rooney and Ronaldo for the 2nd leg against AS Roma. This might prove as a great move, as both these players will come up a bit fresher to finish Arsenal home at the dying seconds of the match. It will be a perfect end for a glorious season for Arsenal, brought us great moments of football, but at the same time saw lady luck laughing at their expense.

Just like the bookies when we look at BetUknow community more then 50% thinks that Manchester United will win this interesting encounter while the rest split evenly between a draw and a win for Arsenal.

Predictions:

I’d expect Arsenal to score here but apart from that, it’s all pointing to a United win. What do you guys think?