Arsenal are looking to consolidate their position in second place as they head to their old rivals Manchester United in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s side sit 13 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool but have a six point cushion over third place Nottingham Forest going into the game.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 66 | 26 | 40 | 67 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 54 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 48 |
Ruben Amorim’s side will be determined to stop Arteta’s incredible record against Man United and prevent their sixth straight league defeat against the Gunners.
Gary Neville has predicted a draw in the clash but Arsenal will be confident heading into the game following their 7-1 thumping of PSV and Arteta is also bringing up a special landmark at Old Trafford.
Mikel Arteta reveals best moment as Arsenal manager so far
Speaking at his pre match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Manchester United, Arteta has been discussing his favourite moments since becoming manager at the Emirates Stadium ahead of his 200th game.
Arteta stated: “It’s going fast. Probably number one is the day I was sitting here on the first day just fulfilling that dream of one day becoming the manager of this incredible football club and then there are many others but the other night was up there with one of the very best because of the way we did it.”
His answer would have surprised many with the 2020 FA Cup win being his only success as Gunners boss so far in his reign however, Arteta did acknowledge that incredible day for the club.
Arteta explained: “Also a trophy for sure when we won the FA Cup everything we went through as a club the last few years and the COVID period which was really really difficult as well.”
Arteta has the ‘energy’ for 200 more Arsenal games
The Arsenal manager was also quizzed on whether he will manage 200 more games in the dugout for the Gunners and his response will please supporters of the side.
Arteta stated: “Win tomorrow this is it in this industry, whatever happens we try our best and I have a lot of energy still and very driven to have more success.”
A trophy this season is still not beyond the Gunners however Arsenal have a nightmare route to the final in the Champions League even after their dominant display in Eindhoven.
What can be sure is that Arteta will keep his side focussed and determined to squeeze every last drop out of the season before regrouping for another shot at the title next campaign.
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