Arsenal take on the visitors Manchester United in the round 1/32-finals of English FA Cup. The match will be played on Sunday, January 12th at Emirates Stadium (London).
Arsenal remains among the leaders. The "Gunners" under Mikel Arteta have steadily re-established themselves as one of the true powerhouses of English football. Over the past two seasons, they have become the main challengers to Manchester City. Last season, Arsenal finally returned to the Champions League, reached the knockout stages, and finished just 2 points behind City in the Premier League. This season, while Guardiola’s side has seemingly fallen out of the title race, Arsenal’s own slip-ups in 2024 have turned the focus more toward securing second place rather than chasing the title. A recent 1-1 draw with Brighton highlighted their inconsistency, and they suffered a disappointing 0-2 home loss to Newcastle in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal earlier this week. Despite their occasional struggles, Arsenal’s attacking unit remains one of the most dynamic in the league, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli leading the charge. However, their defensive lapses in critical moments continue to cost them points.
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Manchester United will remember this season for all the wrong reasons. Ruben Amorim, their current manager, is already being tipped for dismissal. Such speculation is hardly surprising, as sporadic successes, like a comeback win in the Manchester derby, have been overshadowed by a string of disappointing results. At the turn of the year, United’s form hit rock bottom—they suffered consecutive losses, were eliminated from the League Cup in the quarterfinals by an inconsistent Tottenham, and failed to score or secure points even against struggling sides like Wolves. Now, rather than eyeing European qualification, fans and analysts are nervously calculating the gap between United and the relegation zone. The club has essentially written off this season’s objectives, pinning hopes on Amorim’s ability to rebuild during the January transfer window. Nevertheless, their 2-2 draw against Liverpool, achieved with their usual lineup, showed glimpses of resilience. With no realistic goals for this season, the focus will be on damage control and laying the groundwork for a stronger campaign next year.
Manchester United’s 2-0 victory in December marked their fourth consecutive win in official matches against their old rivals. The "Gunners" are clear favorites at home and will be motivated to secure a win. However, given their inconsistency and United’s tendency to surprise in big games, a safer bet would be on "over 2.5 total goals scored."
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
