Manchester United will travel to the Emirates on Sunday without their talismanic midfielder, Casemiro after the Brazilian picked up his fifth-season booking against Crystal Palace. The suspension could not have come at a worse time for Erik ten Hag’s side, chasing down Arsenal in the Premier League table. With the Gunners currently on top, eight points ahead of United, the Red Devils will have to win to cut out for them if they are to close the gap.
Nevertheless, Ten Hag remains confident, reminding his side that they could beat Arsenal without the influential Casemiro in the first meeting between the two sides earlier this season. The Dutchman will be hoping his team can replicate their performance from that game, which saw United come out on top in a 3-1 victory.
The Red Devils will certainly need to be on top of their game if they are to take all three points on Sunday. Without Casemiro, Ten Hag will look to Scott McTominay to step up and take the mantle of the midfield general.
The Scotland star has yet to be at his best this season, but the United boss will be hoping for a big performance from his starman. United will also need to be defensively sound if they are to get a result at the Emirates and will have to be at their best if they are to come away with a result.
With Casemiro suspended, United will be hoping to prove they can still beat Arsenal without their talisman. Sunday’s game promises to be exciting, and it remains to be seen if United can keep their top-four hopes alive.