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This is a game between Arsenal and Manchester United that football fans have been eagerly anticipating more than usual, writes William Taylor.
Of course, there are always fireworks when these two go head to head.
However, with Arsenal having been the victims of an humiliating 8-2 defeat to United earlier in the season, there will be added spice to this one.
Throughout the history of the Premier League there have been some memorable meetings between these two sides – quite frankly they cannot stand each other, and want nothing more than to claim bragging rights in the fixture.
Add to that the fact that Thierry Henry is back in the fold at Arsenal, having been the scourge of United for many years, and you have got a thrilling game lined up.
Down the years, Manchester United have faced Arsenal on now fewer that 213 occassions. No side has really dominated, with the Gunners winning 78, United winning 89 and the games finishing in a draw 46 times.
Arsenal will argue that they are in a much better position now than where they were when they were thrashed by United earlier in the season.
Another 8-2 seems hugely unlikely, but who is to say that this one will not be a game we will be talking about for days, weeks, months, even years to come.
Match Odds
Bookmakers see this one as being something of a close game, with Manchester United available at 2.60 (8/5) for the win with Bet365.
Arsenal are priced at 7/4 to emerge victorious, while the draw is available at 3.40 (12/5) with many of the bookies.
First goal scorer
Robin Van Persie scored again last weekend, despite Arsenal ending up on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline against Swansea. He is the favourite to score first at 5.00 (4/1).
Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney is another likely source for the game’s first goal, with the England international available at 5.50 (9/2) with BoyleSports.
Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck are both priced at 7.00 (6/1) to net first, while Thierry Henry could build on his memorable comeback with another goal against Manchester United. He is 7.50 (13/2) to score first with BetFred.
Recommended bets
It may have not been a game to remember for Arsenal fans, but for the neutral, the last meeting between these two sides was a memorable spectacle. For another game of more than 5.5 goals, you can get 13.50 (25/2) with Betfair.
You can get 9.00 (8/1) for Manchester United to finish this game as 1-0 winners, and with Arsenal much tighter at the back than they were earlier in the season, that does not appear unlikely.
Finally, why not try and double your money by betting on Thierry Henry to score at any point in this game. A tenner will win you £20.
