Arsenal vs Manchester Utd

Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 19 December 2026, in what's traditionally one of the standout fixtures of the season. Mikel Arteta has enjoyed a strong record against United down the years, boasting the highest win rate of any manager to have faced them at least five times in the Premier League.

This meeting comes with Michael Carrick now in permanent charge at Old Trafford, looking to build on United's improved form after a disastrous 2024/25 campaign — United actually finished above Arsenal's title rivals in third place last season. With Arsenal defending their Premier League crown and United looking to close the gap on the top of the table, this clash between two of English football's biggest historic rivals should carry plenty of weight for both sides' seasons.