Manchester United vs Arsenal - 4 key battles to watch out for | Premier League 2021-22

#2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) vs Harry Maguire (Manchester United)

Can Aubameyang add to his four-goal tally?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been misfiring lately, but he's still Arsenal's joint-top scorer in the league this season, with four goals.

His movement and link-up play make him the single biggest threat from the visitors. So he will require utmost attention from Manchester United's Harry Maguire.

The Manchester United captain will return from a suspension and is likely to slot right back into the XI. But he must be in his elements.

Harry Maguire has become an internet meme for his series of defensive blunders this season. More such mistakes will be punished severely by the Gabonese hitman.

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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) vs Ben White (Arsenal)

Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming for his 800th career goal.

This will arguably be the toughest individual battle of the match, with Manchester United's unstoppable force meeting Arsenal's immovable object.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Manchester United has yielded ten goals in all competitions so far. The prolific No.7 is now just one shy of a landmark 800 career goals.

He's no stranger to scoring against the Gunners, having tormented the side many times during his first stint at the club. The Portuguese star's movement, flair and athleticism could be a big test for Ben White.

Arsenal's £50 million summer acquisition faced plenty of questions at the start. But with impressive displays at the heart of their backline, he has silenced all his critics.

A ball-playing centre-back with good technical ability and impeccable tackling prowess, White has brought robustness to Arsenal's defence. He has played a key role in their mid-season revival.