Arsenal remain at the top of the English Championship. This Sunday, the Gunners test their good form against a packed Manchester United, at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal
The hosts opened five points in the lead, with one game in hand. Now, Arsenal are trying to keep a good distance at the top.
However, coach Mikel Arteta highlighted the importance of the confrontation.
“It’s a big game in the league, in the country, in the world and we have to prepare for it. The table says what it says this season now, but our main focus is to be prepared for a big game,” said the Spanish coach.
Manchester United
Manchester United is in a great phase in the Premier League. You Red Devils entered the classification zone for the champions and now aim to approach the leader.
We keep moving 👊#MUFC pic.twitter.com/l1FmbnOSJo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2023
Manager Erik ten Hag raved about Arsenal ahead of the game.
“It is obvious that they are in a very good phase, I think they deserve the position they are in now. It is a very good structure, there is a very good mentality, a winning attitude in the team, and that is why they are now in the top of the league. They are in a great phase, but it is up to us to win this sequence and we will do everything for that”, he declared.
Another highlight of the round takes place on Saturday. Liverpool and chelsea duel at Anfield with an eye on approaching the top positions.
Check out the games of the round:
Saturday
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Bournemouth v Nottingham
Leicester v Brighton
Southampton v Aston Villa
West Ham v Everton
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle
Sunday
Leeds v Brentford
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Monday
Fulham vs Tottenham
Source: Gazetaesportiva

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