Two teams with a 100% record this season go head to head in a blockbuster game on Sunday and we have a full Manchester United vs Arsenal preview, prediction and full team news ahead of this weekend’s clash.
Manchester United vs Arsenal match facts
- ⚽️ Manchester United vs Arsenal
- 🏟️ Leigh Sports Village
- ⏱️ Sunday, September 21st: 14:50pm (BST) – BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- 🎲 Odds: Manchester United 5/2, Draw 27/10, Arsenal 17/20
*Odds accurate according to UK betting sites at time of publication.
Manchester United vs Arsenal preview
Manchester United have kicked off their WSL campaign with two convincing wins and will be brimming with confidence ahead of their clash against Arsenal.
The Red Devils put five goals past the London City Lionesses last weekend. Melvine Malard, who was likened to Eric Cantona this week by Marc Skinner, netted her third and fourth in the league already.
Goals from Maya Le Tissier, Jayde Riviere and Jess Park rounded off a perfect performance from the team that retained their place atop the WSL on goal difference.
How the WSL table looks after Matchday 2! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Wp3zxBdbAF
— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) September 15, 2025
While United have been scoring freely so far this year, so have Arsenal.
The Gunners are only behind United in the league on goal difference with one more conceded than their league rivals.
Last weekend, Arsenal rested some of their biggest stars but still came out dominant winners against West Ham by a four goal margin.
Arsenal have won six of their 13 head to heads against United, with three draws between the sides. Manchester United haven’t beat Arsenal since 2019.
Manchester United vs Arsenal team news
United summer signing, Fridolina Rolfo, made her debut against London City Lionesses and could push for a start this weekend now she has recovered from injury.
Jess Park scored on her first start for the club last weekend and should retain her spot in midfield.
Special player. Special strike.
Jess Park scored her first United goal on Sunday 💫
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) September 15, 2025
With such a thin squad at his disposal, Marc Skinner can’t afford to make many changes to his team.
Arsenal’s Leah Williamson is still unavailable for selection as the club captain recovers from knee surgery.
Renee Slegers may have a selection headache with so many forwards in form right now for her team.
Club-record signing Olivia Smith was dropped to the bench last weekend against West Ham, but in the Gunners biggest game of the season so far it is hard to imagine the 21-year-old will be left out.
Predicted lineups
Manchester United: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Olme, Miyazawa; Park, Toone, Rolfo; Malard
Arsenal: van Domselaar; Fox, Reid, Catley, McCabe; Little, Maanum; Caldentey, Kelly, Smith; Russo.
Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction
Sunday’s game between Arsenal and Manchester United could be one of the most exciting games so far this season.
After such quick starts to the season for both teams the game is extremely hard to call, but we are backing Arsenal.
The Gunners may just edge the game with their squad depth much better than United who struggle to name a full bench right now.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-3 Arsenal
