It is mandatory for Arsenal to win this week's game following their previous draw against Fulham. Arsenal are also still playing at home and will likely try their best to avoid losing the points that are being contested by the two teams. I believe Manchester United are coming to win maximum points, but I am inclined to believe that Arsenal will not make the same mistakes as against Fulham last week.
Arsenal must maintain a points distance from the top of the standings where currently only Manchester City has 9 points. Manchester City will face Fulham on matchday 4 this week, but they don't seem to be as bad as Arsenal in that match. Arsenal may be under pressure if Manchester United manages to steal maximum points at the Emirates Stadium, but this has got to be the hardest to predict.
It was quite unfortunate that Arsenal drew their game with Fulham but I don't think that the same thing will repeat itself against Man united. Arsenal has more advantage to win this game because they are playing at Emirate and Man United is not in their super form.
Man united will take this match very serious and they wouldn't want to loss all three points to Arsenal. What I think is that the match will be tough and it is the club that has the best wining strategy that will win the match. It might even end up being a draw. Arteta will love a win but how possible will that be.
I think Arsenal has a big chance to win that match because they are playing at home. It's the same as when they were held to a draw at Fulham last week, but basically they have to learn from that mistake to get maximum points against Manchester United this week. I have no doubts about the quality of Arsenal's players, but Ten Hag and his team will not be beaten easily either.
Probabilities suggest that Arsenal have home advantage which makes them favorites, but who knows maybe Manchester United will secure the 3 points. I'm counting on Arsenal to win despite their draw last week.