2. United’s defensive woes
Manchester United have been suffering from defensive problems this season and as a result, they have been one of the most defensively active sides in the Premier League in terms of defensive actions undertaken by their players. In fact they are second in the league with 1472 defensive actions in the 25 games that they have played.
Not having had a stable back four has not helped their cause any bit. Nemanja Vidic and Phil Jones have been in and out of the side due to injuries and they have had no less than 7 different central defensive partnerships this season. That has contributed to a highly suspectful defending that has characterized United’s defense this season. If Arsenal are able to have sustained periods of pressure, United’s defense I likely to crumble as evidenced by the injury time equalizer by Fulham.