Manchester United v Arsenal – Match Preview and Betting Tips

Betting Tips | Article posted on March 7th, 2025

Introduction

Arsenal will look to continue their excellent start to the season at Old Trafford, in a fixture that has caused them serious problems in recent seasons. This particular Manchester United line-up, though, as not looked as imperious as those which took to the field under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, and Arsenal may feel this fixture represents United at their most vulnerable.

The match will also see former Gunners star Robin van Persie line up against his old club for the third time, having scored in their previous two meetings. van Persie and Wayne Rooney have struck up a good understanding in recent fixtures, and will be a threat to the Gunners’ defence without doubt.

Winner

It could be asserted that the form side of the two is Arsenal, but United have picked up in recent fixtures to put themselves just two points off second in the table, even if they currently remain in an unaccustomed position of eighth. Nonetheless, this is such a big game for United, given their record against Arsenal, and the fact that they know exactly what tactics to employ in this fixture, I fancy that United will find a way to win.

My tip: Manchester United win
Best odds: 5/4 with PaddyPower

Correct Score

Both teams are capable of scoring in this one, and though United take a more cautious approach under David Moyes than they did previously, I still fancy there could be goals in this one given the way the fixture has gone in previous season.s

My tip: Manchester United 2 – 1 Arsenal
Best odds: 17/2 with BetVictor

Under / Over 2.5 Goals

My tip: Over 2.5 goals
Best odds: 31/-40 with BetVictor

Winning Margin

My tip: Manchester United to win by 1 goal
Best odds: 31/10 with Ladbrokes

First Goalscorer

Robin van Persie is an obvious pick here to score first against his former club, but the form of Wayne Rooney makes him a good selection, particularly as he has been in tip top form of late, and his odds are slightly more attractive than those of the Dutchman.

My tip: Wayne Rooney
Best odds: 11/2 with William Hill

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