Former Arsenal Forward Kanu Nwankwo Sends Urgent Message to Gunners Ahead of Clash With Man Utd

Former Arsenal Forward Kanu Nwankwo Sends Urgent Message to Gunners Ahead of Clash With Man Utd

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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  • Arsenal vs Manchester United will set the ball rolling on Sunday, as the rivals lock horns in the Premier League
  • A former Arsenal forward Kanu Nwankwo has urged the Gunners to put up their very best during the encounter
  • Victory for Arsenal will see Mikel Arteta’s side improve their chances of winning the league title this season

Former Nigerian international Kanu Nwankwo has urged the Gunners to go all out when they face the Red Devils on Sunday afternoon, January 22.

Arsenal host Manchester United in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash, and a win for the hosts will see them extend their lead on the league table.

So far this season, only Erik ten Hag’s side have been able to defeat Mikel Arteta’s men and the Dutch coach would be hoping to do a double.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United is already gathering momentum, as Kanu is rooting for the Gunners. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
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A brace by Marcus Rashford and a goal by Anthony ensured that the Red Devils claim all three points as United won 3-1 back in September.

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Sunday’s fixture will be an entirely different ball game, and Kanu, who made 119 appearances Premier League appearances scoring 30 goals for the club, urges the players to give it all it takes.

The former Nigerian international, who is a member of the "Invincibles", the Arsenal side that finished the 2003–04 season of the Premier League undefeated, wrote:

“It’s match day. KAN U BELIEVE IT Arsenal Vs Manchester. Let’s do this boys.”

Olofinjana predicts victory for Manchester United

Meanwhile, former Nigerian international Seyi Olofinjana has disclosed that Manchester United will get all three points when they face Arsenal.

Both sides clash at the Emirates in a highly-anticipated English Premier League fixture as the Gunners hope to extend their lead atop the league standings.

Olofinjana disclosed that it would be a tough battle for the Red Devils, even though the Gunners have made their home ground a fortress this season.

Man Utd to miss two key players

Sports Brief earlier reported that Manchester United have been dealt a further blow ahead of their Premier League showdown against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with two more players ruled out of the trip.

The match comes just days after the Red Devils missed out on a chance to climb to second on the standings after they were held to a 1-1 frustrating draw at Crystal Palace in mid-week.

United will be without Anthony Martial and Diogo Dalot, who are currently recovering, after picking up injuries earlier in the match.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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