Even thou only six rounds of the Premier League have been played, Arsenal fans are still rubbing their eyes when they see the table. After 5 games, the Gunners are at the top, with a perfect record, and they are the only club in the league that managed that. Off course, Mikel Arteta and his men will try to extend that record for as long as possible, but today, they face a much tougher task than before. It’s not about the opponent, a famous rival during the and of the 20th century; it’s about his strength. And a negative record at Old Trafford.Iconic #PL goals are scored when @ManUtd and @Arsenal meet 🤝#MUNARS pic.twitter.com/WImxhkHmEq— Premier League (@premierleague) September 4, 2022 Unlike Arsenal, Manchester United had a terrible start to the campaign with a new coach Erik Ten Hag and it took Red Devils two games before finally managing the first win, an unlikely triumph over Liverpool. Full of confidence, Ten Hag’s men are expecting their fourth win in a row and looking at the recent tradition, they can be calm. Arsenal have won just one of their last 15 Premier League outings away to Man United. But the Gunners are full of confidence too. Not since the 1947-48 campaign have Arsenal opened a top-flight season with six successive wins, and they went all the way to title glory that year.Missed pre-season and fitness level the reasons why Ronaldo is on the benchThis will also be the most difficult task for both teams so far. Just a quick look at their opponents in the first 5 rounds reveals that apart from Liverpool (who is in a crisis of its own), other clubs are subpar. The likes of Leicester, Southampton, Aston Villa and Bournemouth are not the toughest teams out there; on the contrary. So, this game between old rivals will be a perfect reality test before both clubs start their Europa League campaigns on Thursday against Real Sociedad (Man Utd) and Zurich (Arsenal).Pires reveals he started the famous Vieira – Keane tunnel bust up”Beating United would be a very big thing, because they are a quality team and in good form right now. If we can go there and win it will give us a lot of confidence going forward. It’s a special rivalry. I’ve seen the games from before, with the big tackles and the fighting. In games like this it has to be a balance between tactics and passion. Passion is really important. You can’t let the other team have more than you because then things get difficult. We’re in a good place right now. The next step for us it to try to bring some trophies, win more big games and play at the highest level” said Bukayo Saka, via Express.Do you want an ice cream Patrick?Arteta cannot count on Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has not trained, but will travel and may come into the match at some point, and Aaron Ramsdale picked up a small injury, but if there is any chance, he is available, he will surely start. Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are injured so the midfield is the biggest problem for the Spaniard. Unlike Arteta, Ten Hag doesn’t have such concerns, since he has Casemiro to count for in an already crowdy midfield, and new boy Anthony might get his debut too. Since playing the same front three in the last three games (Elanga, Rashford, Sancho), Ten Hag might decide to give Cristiano Ronaldo a chance, ahead of Elanga.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 6SaturdayEverton – Liverpool 0-0Brentford – Leeds 5-2 (2-1)/Toney 30 pen, 43, 58, Mbeumo 80, Wissa 90+2 – Sinisterra 45+1, Roca 79/Chelsea – West Ham 2-1 (0-0)/Chilwell 76, Havertz 88 – Antonio 62/Newcastle – Crystal Palace 0-0Nottingham Forest – Bournemouth 2-3 (2-0)/Kouyate 34, Johnson 45+2 – Billing 51, Solanke 63, Anthony 87/Tottenham – Fulham 2-1 (1-0)/Hojberg 40, Kane 75 – Mitrovic 83/Wolves – Southampton 1-0 (1-0)/Podence 45+1/Aston Villa – Manchester City 1-1 (0-0)/Bailey 74 – Haaland 50/Sunday 16.00: (1.96) Brighton (3.50) Leicester (4.50)18.30: (2.70) Man.Utd. (3.35) Arsenal (2.80)***odds are subject to change