Arsenal take on Manchester United in a huge game at the Emirates Stadium, with both teams looking to land three points and bragging rights in an old rivalry.
The Gunners head into the match in fine form, having picked up three emphatics victories in their last three games.
Mikel Arteta will be looking to continue that run of momentum with his Arsenal side as they seek to make up the ground in the Premier League title race with Liverpool.
Man United stand in their way, with new boss Ruben Amorim looking to continue his unbeaten run so far of two wins and one draw in his opening three games.
As the game moves closer, Arteta and Amorim have both named their teams ahead of Arsenal vs Manchester United, with some key absences revealed.
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Arsenal team news and injury update for Man United
Arsenal had several injury doubts heading into the clash with Manchester United, leaving the manager scratching his head over which players could be ready to feature at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.
Gabriel Magalhaes was an injury doubt after the centre-back suffered a knee issue against Sporting CP, which flared up again in the clash with West Ham.
Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino were both injured for the victory against West Ham too, limiting options in midfield.
With the team news now out, it was revealed that Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori were missing from the squad along with Partey.
Gabriel has been suffering from a knee issue, while Calafiori has been managing his minutes since returning from his latest issue.
Arsenal didn’t clarify the exact reason for the absences, describing them simply as an injury precaution.
Changes to the backline mean that Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior start for Arsenal, with the duo set for big roles.
Merino makes his way back onto the bench after missing the West Ham match at the weekend.
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Manchester United injuries and team news for Arsenal
Manchester United are without Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez through suspension, as the pair hit the yellow card ban threshold.
Luke Shaw misses out after his latest injury setback, while Leny Yoro returns after his initial injury upon joining the Red Devils.
Bruno Fernandes was a doubt for the game, after being pictured with an ice pack on his ankle after the Everton game, but makes the team.
There was some surprise news in the fact that the in-form Marcus Rashford was benched for the clash, despite scoring a few goals under Amorim so far.
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