Manchester United vs Arsenal: 5 players to watch out for | Premier League 2020-21

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#3 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes

The beating heart of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United side, Bruno Fernandes has continued his superb form from last season this term as well. Blessed with an eye for a progressive pass, Bruno Fernandes has been critical when Manchester United have come up against low blocks in defence, as they are likely to against Arsenal.

The Portuguese midfielder is a goal threat as well, so Mikel Arteta faces quite a headache in choosing the right tactic and personnel to stop him.

Question marks still exist about his ability to play with Paul Pogba, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield diamond offers a decent opportunity for Bruno Fernandes to make his mark.

It's Old Trafford; it's Manchester United; Arsenal have conceded some memorable penalties in years gone by. The script is all set for Bruno Fernandes to score from the spot. The Gunners have been suitably warned.


#2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal)

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

It's a testament to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's pedigree that even when he is woefully out of form, the Gabonese striker is still someone who can be disregarded at one's own peril.

He was pivotal in the big games for Arsenal as the Gunners won the FA Cup last season, so he's clearly not gun-shy when the spotlight is on him.

Since signing a new bumper contract with Arsenal, Aubameyang has yet to score a Premier League goal for the Gunners, though. Perhaps it's a fallback of Mikel Arteta deploying Aubameyang wide on either wing that has seen the prolific Gabonese striker donning a peripheral role for Arsenal in recent games.

However, Mikel Arteta dropped hints that he could play Aubameyang as a centre-forward against Manchester United at Old Trafford. If that happens, the Gabonese striker could have an intriguing duel with Harry Maguire, one the former will be keen to win.

Aubameyang is due a goal or two, and Manchester United at Old Trafford could be the best place to start.


#1 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford MBE.

It's telling that despite all the attention surrounding him for his achievements off the pitch, Marcus Rashford still turned up for the Red Devils against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League and hammered in a hat-trick, his first for Manchester United.

The striker turned 23 on Halloween, and it's remarkable to see how much he is able to focus on his football while also ensuring that no child goes hungry in the United Kingdom.

Marcus Rashford made a memorable debut against Arsenal, but he's due a few goals against the Gunners. The Englishman is clearly a big-game player, as is evidenced by his stats:

He could certainly continue his recent good form against Arsenal. One doesn't bet against Marcus Rashford.

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