Manchester United can win their third straight English Premier League title, Saturday May 16, with a win over Arsenal FC, at Old Trafford. One point for Sir Alex Ferguson's men would be enough for them to clinch top spot and equal Liverpool's record of 18 top-flight titles. Soccer oddsmakers at BetUS.com have Manchester United as -150 moneyline favs over Arsenal (+450) with a draw listed at +260. Be sure to get your Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction in now at BetUS.com
Arsenal FC will be keen to avenge their recent 1-3 home defeat by United in the Champions League. They will also want to bounce back from their 1-4 home defeat by Chelsea who ended their 21-match unbeaten run. Arsenal is 5W-2D-3L in their last ten matches where they’ve outscored their opponents 21-14. Their top E.P.L scorers are Emmanuel Adebayor (10), Nicklas Bendtner (9), Robin Van Persie (9), Andrei Ashavin (6) and Samir Nasri (6). Andrei Arshavin is fit again for Arsenal following a virus but goalkeeper Manuel Almunia misses out with an ankle injury. Long-term absentee Tomas Rosicky is back in training, but will not play again this season. Full-back Gael Clichy (back), William Gallas (knee) and striker Eduardo (groin) are all sidelined. Coach Arsene Wenger: "I believe the group (Arsenal) has come forward since November. We have had a long unbeaten run in the Premier League, but not mature enough to win the FA Cup or the Champions League.
Man United have won 18 of their last 20 Barclays Premier League matchesMan United has outscored their last ten opponents 22-7. Their top E.P.L scorers are Cristiano Ronaldo (18), Wayne Rooney (12), Dimitar Berbatov (9), Carlos Tevez (5) and Michael Carrick (4). Carlos Tevez, fresh from goals against Manchester City and Wigan, will hope for a starting berth, as will experienced duo Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, while Darren Fletcher is virtually certain to start knowing he must sit out the Champions League final. Rio Ferdinand (calf) is definitely out and will be joined in the stands by 100 and 200 metres Olympic champion Usain Bolt, a United fan who is in the city for a 150m sprint race on Sunday. Coach Sir Alex Ferguson: "Arsenal will want to do well because they've had a bit of criticism recently. They will want to register their abilities on a day when everyone expects United to win the title. They are a threat." "It's strange that we've won it four times on the last day of the season elsewhere. We've only done it once, in the 10 times we've won the trophy, at Old Trafford and we have got great fans and it'd be great for them. "I've never cared where we win it but on a day like tomorrow, when you have the opportunity, it'd be nice."
Head to Head Since 1993-94:
- Man United lead Arsenal 14-10
- Man United lead Arsenal 10-3 at home
- Man United outscored Arsenal 16-11 in last 10 matches
- Man United outscored Arsenal 5-2 in last four at Old Trafford
- 9 matches have ended in a draw
- 3 matches drawn at Old Trafford
Manchester United vs Arsenal
When: Sat, May 16, 2009 7:45 AM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Man United -150
Point-Spreads.com Manchester United vs Arsenal
The Bottom Line: Man United at Old Trafford with a chance to win the title in front of their fans. Can you say a Man United win! Be sure to get your Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
