Arsenal V Man Utd Team News

This vital top of the table clash could go some way to defining both teams seasons. A loss for either team could seriously dent their title challenge, and cause their manager manager some sever heartache.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner could make his 1st start for  almost 3 months against Manchester United which will be a big boost to his team now that Eduardo is ruled out with a torn hamstring.

Sol Campbell is expected to replace Thomas Vermaelen who is ruled out with a broken leg, whilst Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are now available following the African Nations Cup.

Man United’s Rio Ferdinand begins his four-match ban, after failing in his appeal against a violent conduct charge following from his clash with Hull’s Craig Fagan.

Nemanja Vidic will be expected to replace  Rio Ferdinand following his recovery from injury.

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The hatred between Arsenal and Manchester United may have cooled in recent seasons since Pizza Gate, but the competitive fire sits deep inside the mind
In the previous match this season Wenger criticized Man Utd’s persistent foul play and attempts to disrupt the flow of the match

Wenger was sent to the stands at Old Trafford in August in the last few seconds for kicking a water bottle, only to become stranded on a roof between laughing United supporters. It is assumed he would want to avoid similar humiliation this time

Both Arsenal and  Man United have led the Premiership in the last two weeks, with Arsenal have returned from an 11 point deficit.

Watch Arsenal V Man Utd starting at 16:00 GMT