Arsenal renew hostilities with long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United looking to keep up their charge towards the title.
The league leaders have suffered draws in their last two league outings and saw Manchester City cut the gap at the top of the table to four points with victory yesterday. It makes this a key clash to avoid a stutter becoming a stall as Mikel Arteta’s side seek an elusive Premier League crown — and Manchester United have plenty of reason to travel with optimism to the Emirates.
Michael Carrick’s second stint as interim manager got off to a spectacular start with a derby day domination at Old Trafford, and a place in the top four is within reach after Liverpool were beaten last night. Carrick has got the better of Arteta before in this fixture, too — a 3-2 win in December 2021 ended his first short stint at the helm, but a repeat success could be all the more consequential.
Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below:
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Arsenal vs Manchester United live
- Arsenal host Manchester United in the Premier League | Live on Sky Sports
- 37' GOAL! Mbeumo nets equaliser after Zubimendi mistake (ARS 1-1 MUN)
- 29' GOAL! Odegaard's shot hits Martinez and beats Lammens (ARS 1-0 MUN)
- 19' SAVE! Lammens denies Zubimendi from close range (ARS 0-0 MUN)
- Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
- Man Utd XI: Lammens: Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo
Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd
17:12 , Mike Jones40 mins: The great thing for the fans in the stadium, and those watching on from home, is that the goals have livened this match up beautifully.
There’s a nervous energy to Arsenal now, a more purposeful one for United.
Amad sends in a corner kick but Mbeumo gives the ball away and Arsenal bomb forward on the counter attack.
Jesus slips it down the wing for Hincapie who looks to cross over to Saka but overhits the pass.
'Arsenal have looked dodgy since taking the lead'
17:09 , Will CastleHere’s Will Castle inside the Emirates Stadium:
“Arsenal were in complete control of this but since they went one up, they've looked really dodgy passing out from the back. They got away with one after setting Mbeumo away right after the restart, but he wasn’t going to pass up that sort of opportunity again.”
GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (Bryan Mbeumo, 37')
17:08 , Mike JonesEqualiser!
A shocker from Martin Zubimendi.
William Saliba tries to play out from the back under pressure from Bryan Mbeumo.
He pokes the ball over to Zubimendi who looks to give to David Raya only to miscue the pass into the path of Mbeumo.
Mbeumo is so composed. He takes the ball into the box, touches it past Raya and slots it home.
Arsenal 1-0 Man Utd
17:06 , Mike Jones36 mins: Arsenal are incredibly strong once they get themselves into the lead.
Here an awkward corner from United sees the ball whipped into the area and causes an issue for David Raya.
He keeps it out though.
Arsenal 1-0 Man Utd
17:04 , Mike Jones33 mins: Manchester United have been brighter since Arsenal have scored.
They’ve put more focus on getting up the pitch quickly and two chances have fallen to Bruno Fernandes who has fired both wide of the left hand post.
'Don't speak too soon, Lisandro'
17:03 , Will Castle at the Emirates StadiumHere’s Will Castle inside the Emirates Stadium:
“Paul Scholes warned Lisandro Martinez not to get too high on his horse after last week’s derby display. That’s a really poor goal to concede from the Argentinian.”
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Man Utd (Lisandro Martinez OG, 29')
17:01 , Mike JonesThere’s the opener!
Arsenal probably deserve this. Piero Hincapie whips a cross field pass over to Bukayo Saka who brings it down and takes the ball into the box.
He feeds it back to Martin Odegaard who shoots and sends the ball at goal.
Jurrien Timber and Lisandro Martinez are tussling inside the six-yard box. It looks as though the ball sneaks through Martinez’s legs and gets turned home by Timber but could have easily come off the defender.
Either way, Arsenal get the ball in the back of the net and take the lead!
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:57 , Mike Jones27 mins: Arsenal are very good at becoming compact out they lose the ball.
It’s making things tricky for United to find any space inside the final third which, in turn, helps Arsenal recover possession.
It’s intriguing to watch how this all plays out.
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:55 , Mike Jones24 mins: Casemiro picks out Bruno Fernandes who looks to flick the ball quickly into Bryan Mbeumo but the communication between the two is off and the ball bobbles into open space.
It’s better from Man Utd who are starting to settle into the flow of the game.
'Some stop from Lammens'
16:54 , Will Castle at the Emirates StadiumHere’s Will Castle inside the Emirates Stadium:
“After what has felt like an age of incompetence in between the sticks, Senne Lammens really looks like the long-term solution to Man United’s goalkeeping woes. He looks assured on the ball and is capable of coming to their rescue, as demonstrated by that stop from point-blank range. And at 23, he’s only going to get better.”
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:53 , Mike Jones21 mins: Michael Carrick won’t be worried yet but he’ll want a bit more attacking flair from the visitors.
Casemiro switches the play out to the right side of the pitch where Amad Diallo and Diogo Dalot hold the ball up.
There are a few snapshots from around the edge of the area but nothing too threatening for Arsenal.
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:49 , Mike Jones19 mins: Save!
Incredible reactions from Senne Lammens. The free kick is swung into the box and onto the head of Martin Zubimendi.
He powers his effort at goal but the ball comes straight to the goalkeeper who palms it up and above the crossbar!
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:47 , Mike Jones18 mins: It’s been an impressive start from the Gunners who, as you’d expect, have seen more of the ball and created all of the chances.
Saka wins a free kick as Dorgu has a nibble trying to take the ball off the winger.
Another good opportunity for Arsenal to send the ball into the box coming up.
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:45 , Mike Jones15 mins: Casemiro, having recently announced his departure from Old Trafford at the end of this season, is getting stuck into the game.
He takes out Trossard’s legs in the middle of the pitch but avoids serious punishment with Arsenal afforded a simple free kick.
'Saka has Dorgu on strings'
16:42 , Will Castle at the Emirates StadiumHere’s Will Castle inside the Emirates Stadium:
“Patrick Dorgu is back starting on the wing but he’s being forced to cover at the back with Arsenal pressing forward down the right, and he’s not having a good time. Bukayo Saka has him on strings and he’s been left for dead a couple of times.”
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:41 , Mike Jones12 mins: Trossard wins another corner over on the left side this time.
Rice is the man to take this set piece and sends a flat cross to the edge of the box for Saka.
Saka takes too long to chest the ball under control and his eventual effort is charged down.
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:40 , Mike Jones10 mins: The first corner of the game comes to Arsenal having been won by Saka.
He takes it himself and curls the ball into the middle of the box where Casemiro wins the header.
His attempted clearance falls to Trossard who puts his foot through a first time shot and lifts the ball over the crossbar!
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:39 , Mike Jones9 mins: Declan Rice takes a shot from the left edge of the box but his effort is blocked and cleared.
Arsenal have started as the better side. United are trying to hold their line about 10-15 yards outside their own penalty area but Arsenal have pushed them back to defend deep already.
'Hunger for an early Arsenal goal'
16:38 , Will Castle at the Emirates StadiumHere’s Will Castle inside the Emirates Stadium:
“Arsenal controlling all of the ball during the opening stages, with United all but camped in their own half. There’s a real hunger for an early goal from the home fans, who want to give Michael Carrick a swift reality check after his dream start last weekend.”
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:37 , Mike Jones6 mins: Bukayo Saka decides to come down the right and take on Luke Shaw but again Manchester United’s defence is solid.
Saka slips a pass into the box for Jurrien Timber’s underlapping run but Casemiro’s back-tracking sees him to the ball first and United scramble it clear.
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:33 , Mike Jones3 mins: Leandro Trossard controls an aerial pass on the left wing when Arsenal gain possession.
He drives forward and attempts to take on Diogo Dalot who forces him to retreat but holding his ground and stopping the route into the box.
Arsenal’s next long ball attack sees it flicked into Gabriel Jesus who has his sights set on bursting in behind the lines.
Lisandro Martinez leaps into a sliding tacke to win back possession before the offside flag goes up.
Kick off! Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
16:30 , Mike JonesBruno Fernandes gets the ball rolling at the Emirates Stadium and sends it back to Senne Lammens.
The goalkeeper punts it forward and the visitors win themselves a throw in inside Arsenal’s half.
Arsenal vs Man Utd
16:25 , Mike JonesOkay then. This is a big one, if Arsenal win they will restore their seven point lead at the top of the table and move one step closer to the title.
Should United win then the Gunners will be vulnerable to Manchester City and Michael Carrick’s side will jump into the top four ahead of both Liverpool and Chelsea.
They would also be in pole position to push for a Champions League spot with seven teams all having the chance of taking fourth place heading into the back part of the season.
Let’s find out how this one plays out. Kick off is up next...
Carrick vs Arteta
16:20 , Mike JonesMichael Carrick’s first and only Premier League victory in his previous stint as Manchester United manager came against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal – a 3-2 win at Old Trafford in December 2021.
Arteta loves Man Utd
16:15 , Mike JonesArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has won 67% of his 12 Premier League games against Manchester United (Eight wins, two draws, two defeats).
It is the highest win rate of any manager to face them at least five times.
United's playmaker
16:10 , Mike JonesManchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has created the most chances in the Premier League this season (62), while he also has the most assists (9).
He ranks first for chances created both in open play (40) and from set plays (22) and his current ratio of 3.4 chances created per 90 minutes is the best by a Man Utd player since Ryan Giggs in 2008-09 (3.7).
Defensive maestro
16:05 , Mike JonesArsenal have only conceded 90 goals in 118 Premier League games with William Saliba on the pitch, an average of one every 115 minutes.
Among Gunners players to play 10,000 minutes in the competition, only Tony Adams (one every 118 minutes) has a better ratio.
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and why big-money strikers are struggling
16:00 , Miguel DelaneyEarlier in 2025, Manchester United were stunned when they were told a deal for Benjamin Sesko might be on. That was because they were one of many clubs that fully expected the Slovenian to go to Arsenal. That had been the word for over a year.
It is instead Viktor Gyokeres who occupies the Arsenal striker position. Or, at least, he has occupied it. Gyokeres’s superb goal against Inter Milan couldn’t have been more timely, since Gabriel Jesus scored twice to bolster the debate that the Brazilian should be Mikel Arteta’s starting No 9.
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and why big-money strikers are struggling
Breaking the run of draws
15:55 , Mike JonesArsenal’s last two Premier League games have both finished 0-0, with West Ham in December 2015 the last team to have three consecutive goalless draws.
Overall there have been 12 instances of a team drawing 0-0 in 3+ Premier League games in a row, with the Gunners responsible for three of those (4 in February 2009, 3 in September 1998, 4 in October 1993).
Can United win today?
15:50 , Mike JonesArsenal are looking to complete their fifth Premier League double over Manchester United, after 1997-98, 2001-02, 2006-07 and 2023-24.
They won 1-0 at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture but have only won both league meetings with the Red Devils without conceding in 1901-02 in the second tier.
Carrick not leaning on previous result against Arteta
15:45 , Mike JonesMichael Carrick has previously beaten Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, when he took temporary charge of Man Utd in 2021.
But, the manager says that result has no bearing on how today’s game will play out.
“I’ll be honest with you, I think the confidence I’m taking going into the game is what we’ve seen since I’ve been here, between me and my staff, in terms of the game itself, training, how the boys have gone about it,” Carrick said.
“Those games from three or four years ago, it’s done, it’s in the past.
“So as much as the experience, it kind of helps you in certain moments, I think it’s a totally different game on Sunday, and two teams going into it. We’re looking forward to it and in good shape.”
An unwanted record on the cards?
15:40 , Mike JonesManchester United are winless in their last six Premier League games against Arsenal (on draw, five defeats).
They’ve never gone seven in a row without a win against the Gunners in their league history.
Five in a row for Arsenal?
15:35 , Mike JonesArsenal have won each of their last four Premier League home games against Manchester United, the longest home winning run against them by any side in the competition.
The last team to win five in a row in the league were West Brom between 1976 and 1980.
Jesus starts ahead of Gyokeres
15:30 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta has decided to reward Gabriel Jesus with a starting place for this crunch clash.
Jesus scored twice against Inter Milan and replaces Viktor Gyokeres - who also scored in Milan - as the main forward in the side.
Can Jesus’ pace help the Gunners extend their lead at the top of the table today?
Carrick selects unchanged side
15:25 , Mike JonesFollowing Manchester United’s incredible outing against Manchester City last week, Michael Carrick has named an unchanged team.
That means that Harry Maguire keeps his place in central defence while Kobbie Mainoo partners Casemiro in midfield.
Patrick Dorgu once against starts on the wing ahead of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo leads the line.
'Mikel Arteta bites the bullet'
15:23 , Will Castle at the Emirates StadiumHere’s Will Castle inside the Emirates Stadium:
“The signs were there. Gabriel Jesus, who fronts today’s programme at the Emirates, starts for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta bites the bullet to drop the under-performing Viktor Gyokeres. Piero Hincapie is also back from injury as, slowly but surely, the Gunners’ defensive fitness woes lighten.
“For United, it’s an unchanged side from the stellar derby outing that saw them dismantle Manchester City. Michael Carrick isn’t fixing what isn’t broken.”
Arsenal team changes
15:20 , Mike JonesMikel Arteta makes four changes to the Arsenal team that defeated Inter Milan during the week in the Champions League.
In defence, Cristhian Mosquera and Myles Lewis-Skelly are replaced with Piero Hincapie and Gabriel.
Mikel Merino and Eberechi Eze are both replaced in midfield by Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
Man Utd XI to take on Arsenal
15:18 , Mike JonesMan Utd XI: Lammens: Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo
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Arsenal team to face Man Utd
15:16 , Mike JonesArsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
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Dorgu adaptable for United
15:10 , Mike JonesPatrick Dorgu ‘can do both’ says Michael Carrick when asked if he was better playing on the wing or as a left-back.
“I think he can do both,” the United boss said.
“He was immense last week. His work rate and the way he plays the position, his general play was something we’re really pleased about.
“I wouldn’t want to pin him down, because I think he can do both.
“Certainly attacking-wise, and that threat, he was pretty impressive last week.”
Michael Carrick explains why Manchester United carry real confidence
15:05 , Harry Latham-CoyleMichael Carrick is prepared for a "big challenge" at table-topping Arsenal but says there is a quiet confidence around Manchester United after last weekend's derby triumph.
The former Red Devils midfielder, captain and coach enjoyed a fine start to life as head coach by masterminding last weekend's impressive 2-0 win over Manchester City.
United deserved to win by a greater scoreline and take the confidence from that surprise success to north London, where a clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal awaits on Sunday afternoon.
"It's been a good week," Carrick said. "It was a big result, a big performance and a big uplift, you know, with the feeling inside the stadium.
"It's getting that balance between taking the encouragement and the confidence from the game itself and the performance and keeping level-headed and the feet on the ground.
"We've got another big game coming up and one game doesn't make you a great team, it gives us a great foundation to build on.
"There's a lot of confidence, a lot of good feeling within the group but measured with that, and we know what's coming and we've got to be ready for it."
Mikel Arteta sends message to Arsenal fans ahead of Manchester United clash
14:55 , Harry Latham-CoyleMikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal supporters to create "more energy and more positiveness" in the club's pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years.
Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in the best shape to end their barren league run since Arsene Wenger led the Invincibles to glory more than two decades ago.
However, Arteta's side have played out two goalless draws in their last league fixtures - at home to Liverpool and then at Nottingham Forest - to fuel an already anxious fanbase. Arsenal have finished runners-up for the past three seasons.
But, speaking on the eve of another pivotal match in his side's title tilt, Arteta said: "It is not about calming (the fans), but it is about continuing to do what we are doing really well and try to evolve every single day to be better.
"So, from their side, it is continuing to do what they do in the stadium; create more energy, more positiveness around the games in each action, and if we do that and we create that kind of a scenario, we are going to make it more and more difficult to the opponent, and that is going to help us to win more games."
The Arsenal and Liverpool game plans behind this Premier League season’s dullest feature
14:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleFor all that attacking talent, though, this has been a Premier League season dominated by defences and more traditional tactics. Miguel Delaney explains why.
The Arsenal and Liverpool strategies behind a season that is boring fans to death
Myles Lewis-Skelly hails Arsenal’s ‘frightening’ attacking options
14:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleWhat will the Arsenal forward line look like today? Any team that can let a top talent like Ethan Nwaneri leave on loan is clearly blessed with attacking options, as Myles Lewis-Skelly articulated after a midweek Champions League win.
Myles Lewis-Skelly hails Arsenal’s ‘frightening’ attacking options
It’s easy to see why Man United feel liberated – but here comes the hard part
14:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleThere was a sense of liberation to Manchester United’s first performance under Michael Carrick, a side shorn of Ruben Amorim’s tight tactical shackles perhaps enjoying a bit more freedom. But, Richard Jolly wrote after the derby day success, the tough bit is what comes next:
It’s easy to see why Man United feel liberated — but here comes the hard part
Not so United?
14:01 , Harry Latham-CoyleAlso disgruntled with the club they once represented appear to be the prominent band of former players in the media, with the last couple of weeks featuring a row between Roy Keane and the Carrick family, and a spat between Paul Scholes and Lisandro Martinez that appears to still be rumbling on.
Paul Scholes refuses to back down as row with Lisandro Martinez rumbles on
Man United fan group to stage ‘biggest ever protest’ against the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
13:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleManchester United may be off to a good start under Michael Carrick but their fans remain unhappy, and are planning a protest ahead of their next home game.
Man United fan group to stage ‘biggest ever protest’ against owners
Michael Carrick reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks after beating him to Manchester United role
13:30 , Richard JollyMichael Carrick has revealed that he has been in touch with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since pipping him to the Manchester United job and said his predecessor has been supportive of him.
United spoke to Solskjaer about the prospect of bringing him back to Old Trafford as head coach after Ruben Amorim’s sacking before opting for his former teammate Carrick instead.
The Englishman had also been on Solskjaer’s backroom staff during his three-year reign as first United’s caretaker and then full-time manager and the pair have remained friends.
Michael Carrick reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks after beating him to Man Utd role
Regis Le Bris says Sunderland must learn to cope without Granit Xhaka
13:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleSunderland boss Regis Le Bris says his side have to learn how to cope without inspirational captain Granit Xhaka.
Midfielder Xhaka missed his first game of the season with an ankle injury as the Black Cats slumped to a 3-1 defeat at West Ham.
The 33-year-old is also likely to be sidelined for next Monday's visit of Burnley and the trip to his former club Arsenal on February 7.
"Don't search for excuses because it should be too easy to say that Granit wasn't here with us, so that explains our defeat," said Le Bris.
"I don't think so. Experience the situation, accept the defeat, analyse deeply and learn."
Xhaka's presence was still felt, however, after he appeared to get into an argument with West Ham fans sitting behind the bench at the London Stadium.
By then his side were well beaten thanks to first-half goals from Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes, either side of Jarrod Bowen's penalty, before Brian Brobbey pulled one back after the break.
A second straight win has raised hopes of a survival bid which looked beyond West Ham just a couple of weeks ago.
"Top teams turn up in every single game and win in different ways, so we've got to keep trying to do that," said Bowen. "We've done it over the last few weeks, and the main thing is we're winning games."
West Ham’s survival bid gathers more pace with stunning win over Sunderland
13:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleHow about the transformation at West Ham, though? A second consecutive win was secured in style against Sunderland yesterday to raise hopes of avoiding relegation.
West Ham’s survival bid gathers more pace with win over Sunderland
Under-pressure Thomas Frank working ‘very, very hard’ to end Tottenham’s slump
12:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleThomas Frank told Tottenham fans he was “working very, very hard” to turn the club’s fortunes round after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Burnley ended with more chants for him to be sacked.
Skipper Cristian Romero’s flying last-minute header salvaged Tottenham a Premier League point after Burnley responded to Micky van de Ven’s first-half opener with goals from Axel Tuanzebe and substitute Lyle Foster.
Spurs had eased the mounting pressure on Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer, by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home to climb up to fifth in the Champions League table.
But, despite Romero’s brilliant last-minute header at Turf Moor, a large section of Spurs’ travelling fans made it clear they want Frank out.
Under-pressure Thomas Frank working ‘very, very hard’ to end Tottenham’s slump
Thomas Frank in dire straits despite last-gasp Tottenham equaliser at Burnley
12:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleSpeaking of managers under pressure, Thomas Frank’s tough time at Tottenham could soon be at an end after Spurs required a late Cristian Romero equaliser to even draw at Burnley.
Thomas Frank in dire straits despite last-gasp Tottenham equaliser at Burnley
Arne Slot faced with recurring problem as Liverpool stunned by last-gasp Bournemouth winner
12:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe pressure, meanwhile, ratcheted up again for Arne Slot as his Liverpool side’s winless Premier League run continued after Bournemouth snatched a late winner.
Slot faced with recurring problem as Liverpool stunned by late winner
Pep Guardiola unhappy with refereeing decision despite win over Wolves
12:20 , Harry Latham-CoylePep Guardiola was still not a happy man, though, riled by a VAR penalty decision that did not go Manchester City’s way.
Pep Guardiola unhappy with refereeing decision despite win over Wolves
Yesterday's action...
12:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleWe’ll continue our look ahead to today’s fixture in a bit, but let’s take a look back at all of the Premier League action from yesterday - starting with a much-needed win for Manchester City. Richard Jolly was there to watch Pep Guardiola find a solution to his Erling Haaland problem.
Man City finally find a solution for their Erling Haaland problem to end horror week
Kobbie Mainoo is Man United’s future again – and he has Michael Carrick to thank
12:00 , Harry Latham-CoylePerhaps the biggest beneficiary of Ruben Amorim’s exit from Manchester United is Kobbie Mainoo, seemingly at the heart of Michael Carrick’s midfield plans. Richard Jolly explains why:
Kobbie Mainoo is Man United’s future again – and he has Michael Carrick to thank
Michael Carrick outlines stance over Man United decisions after Casemiro exit confirmed
11:50 , Richard JollyMichael Carrick has vowed to put Manchester United’s long-term interests first – even as he only has a short-term contract to the end of the season.
Carrick has the task of trying to take United into the Champions League while they search for their next head coach.
And, after confirming Casemiro will leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club face another decision with Harry Maguire, whose deal is up in the summer.
Carrick outlines stance over Man United decisions after Casemiro exit confirmed
Casemiro reveals why he is leaving Man United
11:40 , Richard JollyCasemiro has announced he will leave Manchester United in the summer after the club decided not to renew his contract.
United will lose the £63m signing on a free transfer but believe the money saved from paying his sizeable wages can be reinvested into the squad.
The Brazil captain decided to reveal the news now to help him prepare for next season and to prevent speculation he would get a new deal at Old Trafford.
Casemiro reveals why he is leaving Man United
Mikel Arteta: No one has more desire to see Arsenal win Premier League than me
11:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleMikel Arteta believes there is nobody who has “more motivation, more hunger and more desire” to deliver the Premier League for Arsenal than him.
Arsenal last won the league title in 2004 and have finished as runners-up for the past three seasons.
However, the north London side have established a dominant seven-point lead at the top of the table with 48 points to play for across the remaining 16 matches.
Mikel Arteta: No one has more desire to see Arsenal win Premier League than me
Mikel Arteta allays fears of Kai Havertz setback in Arsenal injury boost
11:20 , Will CastleMikel Arteta has revealed that Kai Havertz is “very close” to full fitness after an injury flare-up sparked fears that the forward could be set for another spell on the sidelines.
Havertz spent the first half of the season out with a serious knee problem but having returned to the fold at the turn of the year, there remains concerns over his long-term fitness.
The German international also underwent surgery to repair a torn hamstring last February, but Arteta remains adamant that Havertz is on the cusp of completing his rehabilitation and putting his knee woes behind him.
Mikel Arteta allays fears of Kai Havertz setback in Arsenal injury boost
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and why big-money strikers are struggling
11:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleManchester United’s visit to Arsenal today comes with neither Benjamin Sesko nor Viktor Gyokeres fully assured of starting places. Why have two standout summer signings, and others like Alexander Isak, struggled? Miguel Delaney investigates.
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and why big-money strikers are struggling
Arsenal vs Manchester United live
09:23 , Harry Latham-CoyleA defining fixture in Premier League history could again prove consequential today as Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side remain top of the table but have seen their title charge stutter slightly with back-to-back draws in their last two outings, and watched Manchester City cut the deficit to four points yesterday.
Can their old rivals add another dent? Michael Carrick’s stint in charge at Old Trafford got off to a spectacular start last weekend on derby day, and he’s got the better of Arteta in this fixture before.
Kick off is at 4.30pm GMT.
