This weekend, top of the table occupant and title favourite Arsenal, will be facing another test of their premier League title credential playing against Manchester United at Emirates stadium.
Traditionally in the past, Arsenal versus Manchester United used to be the match that defined the Premier League, pitting Arsene Wenger against Alex Ferguson in a rivalry.
After having been out of effective contention for the title for decades, there is a growing feeling this season of leaders Arsenal ending their fans’ wait of nearly two decades to be crowned English champions.
Under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United has also grown to be a rising force that cannot be brushed aside.
Therefore, the meeting of the two sides this weekend promises to be a clash of titans.
Mikel Arteta’s young team are now clear favourites to claim Arsenal’s first Premier League crown since the 2004 “Invincibles”.
The Gunners have more points at this stage of a league season than ever before and are benefiting from the stumbles of those beneath them, particularly the inconsistency of champions Manchester City.
Aside from the game against United and a match against City in February, Arsenal’s league fixtures over the next two months look kind.
Even so, Arteta believes a successful title tilt will “demand almost perfection” and is looking out and working at squaring fiercely against the strong names.
Eight points behind Arsenal, Ten Hag’s men travel to the Emirates Stadium without suspended midfielder Casemiro after the Brazilian was booked in the frustrating midweek draw at Crystal Palace.
Booker’s favour Arsenal to win the game with a 52% possibility and 28% draw possibility.
Head to head, recent clashes of the two sides are two wins each and a draw.
