Hunger and desire should see Arteta field this perfect line-up to give United nightmares at the Theatre of Dreams

 By Danong 

The Premier League is back, and Gooners will be hoping it returns with a bang especially given the tough start Arsenal face.

Mikel Arteta’s side begin the season on the road, travelling northwest to take on Manchester United at the Theatre of Dreams.

As the Gunners prepare for arguably their toughest league opener in years, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Arsenal’s recent dominance

Arsenal have dominated the last five Premier League meetings between the two English giants.

With four wins and one draw, the North Londoners remain unbeaten against the Manchester Reds in the league.

The last time the sides met at Old Trafford, Declan Rice cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ first half opener to secure a 1–1 draw.

Gyokeres vs Sesko

Arguably the biggest talking point will be the Viktor Gyokeres vs Benjamin Sesko showdown.

Both strikers were heavily linked with either club, so it will be fascinating to see them go head-to-head and prove who is better.

It is not yet clear if Sesko, who Arsenal were expected to sign, is in the right place physically and mentally to start against the Gunners.

But if he does Gooners can expect a very interest Sesko and Gyokeres face off straight away this weekend.

Injury watch

Only Gabriel Jesus is expected to miss the game due to fitness concerns as Arteta remains hopeful that Leandro Trossard’s groin issue will settle in time for Sunday’s clash.

After ending pre-season on a high with a 3–0 win over Athletic Club, Arsenal will be keen to pick up where they left off last weekend.

But this is a revamped United side, not the one that finished 15th last season, so Arsenal will need to go strong.

The question is: can they go stronger than this line-up?

Raya;

Timber,Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; 

Zubimendi, Rice;

Saka, Odegaard, Madueke; 

Gyokores

It will be interesting to see who will be selected to sit on the bench!

Pressure already mounting

With Liverpool’s 4–2 win over Bournemouth on Friday night, the pressure is on Arsenal.

Will they respond?

They should. They have no choice but to.