Manchester United vs Arsenal: All you need to know

Manchester United will be looking to build on Wednesday’s progression to the Champions League quarter-finals when facing Arsenal in the Premier League this Sunday evening.

Here are some of the essential stats you need to know ahead of the big game at the Emirates Stadium, which kicks off at 16:30 GMT

  • The Reds have won eight, drawn eight and lost 10 of our 26 away games at Arsenal in the Premier League era.
  • Nine of the current United squad have scored against Arsenal: Alexis, Herrera, Lingard, Martial, Mata, Pogba, Rashford, Valencia and Young.
  • In our 17 games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Reds have scored the first goal on 13 occasions.
  • Solskjaer made more appearances (19) against Arsenal as a player than any other team. He scored twice against the Gunners and was on the winning side six times.
  • United have faced Arsenal more times than any other team. Today’s game will be the 200th league meeting and 230th game between the sides in all competitions.
  • Of the 39 goals we have scored under Ole, 20 have been scored by Academy graduates.
  • United have won our last three matches in all competitions, scoring three times in each game.
  • The Reds will be looking to extend our club-record winning run on the road to 10 matches.
  • The Reds will be looking to extend our club-record winning run on the road to 10 matches.
  • Chris Smalling could make his 200th Premier League appearance for United in today’s game at Arsenal.

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