Arsenal can take a monumental step towards the Premier League title when they host Manchester United on Sunday.
It’s one of the fiercest rivalries in England but in truth, this match has watered down from the glory days of Arsene Wenger against Alex Ferguson.
This match takes massive significance as the Gunners lead the way in the Premier League. A slip and all their momentum could crash with it.
Arsenal fans now believe their team can end a wait of nearly two decades to be crowned English champions, while Manchester United are a rising force under Erik ten Hag.
Mikel Arteta’s young team would be the first Gunners champions since the 2004 “Invincibles”.
Ten Hag’s men travel to the Emirates Stadium eight points behind Arsenal and now without suspended midfielder Casemiro.
The Brazilian was booked in the frustrating midweek draw at Crystal Palace.
Arsenal have won five of their last seven home Premier League matches against Manchester United including their 3-1 win at the Emirates last season.
United are looking to complete only their second league double over Arsenal since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Manchester United won 3-1 against Arsenal in September, with the Gunners top of the table on that occasion too.
The only side they’ve beaten twice in the same Premier League campaign when the opponent was top both times are Newcastle United in 1995-96.