A fixture against Ruben Amorim's Manchester United represents a tricky challenge given the competence of the Portuguese coach, but Arsenal only recently made light work of the blueprint Amorim installed in Lisbon as they thumped Sporting CP 5-1 in the Champions League.

Arsenal’s prospects look completely different now Martin Odegaard is fully integrated back into the team after missing most of the season through injury. The Norwegian playmaker scored an important penalty against West Ham on the weekend and once again set the tone with his excellent movement and passing ability.

Arsenal and Manchester United both face being without key players when the old rivals meet at the Emirates this week. After their sides enjoyed thumping weekend wins over West Ham and Everton respectively,