The Gunners face reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday in the Premier League before making the trip to St James’ Park for the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United. It could be a season-defining few days for Arsenal who have been at the centre of many headlines this week.

LISANDRO MARTINEZ’s late deflected goal earned Manchester United a massive three points. United entered the clash on the back of a dramatic victory over Rangers in the Europa League on

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Our expert EPL predictions anticipate a tightly contested day on the pitch when Man United visits Fulham in an important EPL fixture for both sides.

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Manchester United earned three crucial points in their quest to move up the Premier League table with a fortuitous 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was a match short of quality and skill from both teams and a dull affair for the watching until the latter stages of the second half.

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The Mancunians avoided an embarrassing early exit from the Champions League with a comeback win against Club Brugge to make the playoffs to get into the Champions League knockout round, but it’s their league form that should worry Arsenal fans. The Sky Blues brushed Chelsea aside 3-1 last weekend and have scored 15 goals in their past four matches.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

United must fight to make sure major home blips against Brighton, West Ham and Bournemouth don't happen once more. We cannot be generous again while we retain ambition. The points forfeited at Craven Cottage must be clawed back.

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day quickly approaches. Arsenal are reportedly readying their second bid for Aston Villa’s England