It’s no longer news that Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has tipped his former club Arsenal to pick maximum three points at Old Trafford as he predicted a 2-1 scoreline in favor of the Gunners.
The former Arsenal striker attached his prediction to United’s injury woes and the club’s lack of strong firepower at the final half of the pitch.
Nicholas’ analysis is definitely right, but many would want to disagree with his final prediction.
Unai Emery’s has little injury worries after the return of Hector Bellerin and Calum Chambers to full fitness, but the Gunners haven’t been too convincing in their performance.
Their defense has left so much to be desired after conceding 10 goals from six Premier League matches.
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With Greenwood’s current goal-scoring form, the home team have a huge chance of defeating the North London club after 90 minutes of action.
Greenwood, 17, is one of the hottest teenagers in the country’s top division having scored two goals in three matches and he could be the answer to Solskjaer’s attacking problems.
He has seamlessly occupied the Red Devils’ center-forward position following Rashford’s injury, while his performances against Astana and Rochdale will inspire him ahead of the Gunners tie.
As much as it could be too early to expect the inexperienced youngster to get past highly-rated David Luiz and Sokratis on Monday, it is worth saying that the England U21 international has all it takes to punish Arsenal’s fragile defensive unit at any slight opportunity.
