Arsenal vs Man United: How the Red Devils Could Line Up Without 3 Key Players Ahead of Emirates Showdown

• Erik ten Hag could settle for a 4-3-3 formation when Man United takes on rivals Arsenal on Sunday
• The Dutchman will be without at least three players, including Casemiro, who is suspended for the clash
• A win at the Emirates Stadium will see United move within just five points of the Gunners, who are currently topping the charts

Manchester United are scheduled to face league leaders Arsenal in a Premier League cracker on Sunday, January 22, at the Emirates Stadium.

Only eight points separate the two English giants, with the Gunners topping the charts with 47 points after an impressive start to the campaign.

According to The Sun, the Red Devils have the chance to reduce the gap to just five points should they get a favourable result over their arch-rivals.

However, United will have to do that without the services of at least three players, who have been ruled out of the tie.

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Anthony Martial and Diogo Dalot are both sidelined for the trip through injuries, while Casemiro is suspended after he picked up a yellow card against Crystal Palace.

Man United predicted XI vs Arsenal

In the absence of the trio, Erik ten Hag will be forced to rethink his team set-up as he sets his sights on completing a double over the Gunners.

Aside from the three players, the United boss is expected to retain his regulars during the tie, with David de Gea in line to keep his place between the sticks.

Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are likely to partner at the heart of defence, with Luke Shaw keeping his place in the left flank.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to fill the void left by Dalot as Fred potentially settles in for Casemiro in midfield alongside Christian Eriksen.

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Bruno Fernandes will no doubt continue in the No.10 role, with Alejandro Garnacho possibly coming in for the wasteful Antony on the right wing.

Marcus Rashford is expected to start on the left wing, with January arrival Wout Weghorst leading the goal hunt.

Possible starting XI

Goalkeeper: David de Gea

Defenders: Shaw, Martinez, Varane, Wan-Bissaka

Midfielders: Eriksen, Fred, Fernandes

Forwards: Rashford, Garnacho, Weghorst

Arsenal's 'unfair' advantage

Earlier, Sports Brief reported David de Gea has claimed that Arsenal have an unfair advantage over Manchester United, ahead of their Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium.

The two English giants are set to lock horns on Sunday, January 22, with the tie expected to have a significant bearing on the Premier League title race.

The fixture comes at a time when both teams are enjoying a fine run of form, with the Gunners currently topping the charts with 47 points.