The pick of the New Years Day English Premier League coupon sees Arsenal clash with Manchester United at The Emirates and the match result betting has an open look to it.
Arsenal
Arsenal took an early lead at home to Chelsea on Sunday but they ran out of steam, conceding twice late on to go down 2-1 and they finished the round in twelfth position. Earlier games either side of Xmas delivered draws away at Everton (0-0) and at Bournemouth (1-1) and the Gunners last 12 league outings have delivered just the 1 win, 3-1 at West Ham. Home form comprises of 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats. Brighton and Manchester City also won here recently and Arsenal's last home win came against Bournemouth back on 6th October.
Man United
United won 2-0 at Burnley on Saturday and they are now fifth in the standings 4 points behind fourth placed Chelsea. They also thrashed Newcastle 4-1 at Old Trafford on Boxing Day but just before Xmas they lost 2-0 at Watford. United's away record comprises of 3 wins alongside 3 draws and 4 defeats. That win at Burnley is their only clean sheet away from home in the league this season whilst the stand out result on their travels is a derby win at City.
Recent Head to Head
The first meeting this season came at Old Trafford at the end of September and it finished 1-1. Aubameyang equalized for Arsenal in the second half of the game after McTominay had opened the scoring for United just before the break.
When the teams met at The Emirates in the league last season Arsenal won 2-0 although United did win here (3-1) in the FA Cup.
The Betting
Arsenal can be backed at around 16/10 with the draw trading at 53/20 and Man United are also 16/10
Over 2.5 total match goals is priced at 13/20 with over 3.5 goals 29/20 and both teams to score? (yes) is 5/10
Verdict:
Arsenal looked out on their feet towards the end of the Chelsea game and they have had more than their fair share of injuries in the defence. However they remain a threat going forward and given United have built up some momentum it should be a very watchable contest.
As is the case in the Southampton v Spurs game I like both sides to score in a game of at least 3 goals in total.
Bet: Both teams to score and over 2.5 total match goals at 8/10
Note, all odds quoted are subject to change.
