Manchester United will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Wednesday, December 4. The Red Devils will be looking to end their long winless run at the Emirates, with their last victory there coming in 2019. United has a history of memorable wins against Arsenal, especially at the Gunners’ home ground, and will be eager to dent Arsenal’s title challenge this season.
While Arsenal are considered the favorites to win, the rivalry between these two clubs remains one of the biggest in English football. Despite both teams experiencing periods of decline in recent years, this matchup still carries immense significance. Ruben Amorim will take charge of his first big game as Manchester United’s coach, hoping to pull off a surprise victory against the hosts at the Emirates.
Although Manchester United fans generally view Liverpool and Manchester City as their main rivals, Arsenal’s biggest competition is Tottenham Hotspur. The rivalry between United and Arsenal reached its peak in the early 2000s, when both clubs were regularly battling for the Premier League title. During that time, iconic captains Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira personified the fierce competition between the two sides. The intensity of their meetings was reflected both on and off the pitch, with notorious incidents such as tunnel clashes, pizza throwing at coaches, and open disdain between the players.
Between 1998 and 2004, one of these two clubs won the Premier League every year. However, Arsenal has not lifted the title since 2004, while Manchester United has gone on to win five more championships, with their most recent triumph coming in 2013. Despite the passing years, the rivalry between these two footballing giants remains a thrilling part of the Premier League landscape.
