Arsenal meanwhile have made even United’s defence look positively stingy and while Alexis Sanchez and a certain Mancunian have been giving the Gunners a sharp attacking edge, their back line is more generous than a drunken Santa. Unlike United though, Arsenal have some players who are available for selection in defence, while the Reds are struggling to find anything resembling a back four.
Despite an injured finger playing for Spain, David De Gea should be fit to face the Gunners, which is perhaps the only good news ahead of the game.
Here’s how United could line up today:
[4-3-2-1] David De Gea, Tony Valencia, Chris Smalling, Tyler Blackett, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Angel Di Maria, Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie.
Do you agree?