GABRIEL MARTINELLI VS AARON WAN-BISSAKA
Everyone knows how strong Arsenal is in downfield situations, and Martinelli is one of the Gunners’ quality drills on the left wing. The young Brazilian player has all the qualities of a top winger, from speed, and technique to the ability to create breakthroughs. Confronting him on the MU side will be Wan-Bissaka, who is playing stably last time. The task of the former Crystal Palace star is none other than locking down Martinelli. If this can be done, MU will somewhat limit the strength of Arsenal.
BUKAYO SAKA VS DIOGO DALOT/SERGIO REGUILON
If Arsenal’s left wing has Martinelli, then on the opposite side, the home team also has a scary piercing arrow, which is Saka. After the first 3 rounds in the Premier League this season, Saka has scored 2 goals for Arsenal. Besides the goals, the England player still promotes his greatest strength, which is the ability to dribble and create opportunities for teammates. Therefore, this will be an area that MU must pay special attention to, regardless of whether the person assigned by coach Erik ten Hag to stop Saka can be Dalot or rookie Reguilon. In the last 2-3 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates, MU was unable to block Saka and then received a corresponding ending.
GABRIEL JESUS VS. LISANDRO MARTINEZ
After a period of injury, Jesus reappeared when he came on as a substitute in a few minutes of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Fulham. Jesus’ goal-scoring ability is not overrated, but the Brazilian striker’s beauty lies in linking play with his teammates. If MU gives Jesus more space to operate, he will definitely cause problems. The task of “taking care” of Jesus will depend on Martinez and Victor Lindelof – who will likely replace Raphael Varane to play in the center of the Red Devils’ defense. Isolating Jesus not only cut off Arsenal’s potential supply of goals, but also caused problems for the host’s offensive deployment.
MARTIN ODEGAARD VS CASEMIRO
Odegaard is considered by experts to be the “brain” of Arsenal with the ability to create, create mutations and shoot extremely well. Most of the Gunners’ attacks go through the Norwegian midfielder’s feet, so stopping Odegaard is also stopping Arsenal’s lifeline. Casemiro will be the one to bear the heavy responsibility: of locking down Odegaard. Just make this player not have much space to make passes and enter the penalty area, Andre Onana’s goal will definitely be safer.
DECLAN RICE VS BRUNO FERNANDES
If Odegaard is the “brain” of Arsenal, Fernandes is the inspiration of MU. With Mason Mount injured and unable to play, and Antony playing poorly on the right wing, the creative responsibility fell on Fernandes. In fact, MU has tried very hard not to be too dependent on the Portuguese midfielder, but up to now, this is still no different. As long as Fernandes sublimates, MU will create highlights or vice versa. Declan Rice will likely be assigned by coach Mikel Arteta to tutor Fernandes. Locking down Fernandes means Arsenal will eliminate more than 50% of MU’s strength.