OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER — Manchester United host Arsenal where the Gunners are looking to regain ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta’s can head into the final week of the season on top of the pile with a victory on the other side of Manchester, but the equation will change again if City win their game in hand away to the Gunners’ bitter local rivals Tottenham on Tuesday.
Erik ten Hag’s United are desperate for points to keep them in some sort of European contention after their hopes were dealt a huge blow when they were battered by Crystal Palace 4-0 at the start of the week.
The Sporting News is following Man United vs Arsenal live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Man United vs. Arsenal live score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Man United | 0 | |
| Arsenal | 1 | Trossard 20′ |
Starting lineups:
Man United lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Casmiro, Evans, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Amrabat — McTominay, Amad, Garnacho — Hojlund.
Arsenal lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Trossard.
Man United vs. Arsenal live updates, highlights, and commentary
20th minute: GOAL! Arsenal lead after Leandro Trossard gets on the end of Havertz’s cutback.
15th minute: Dalot tries his luck from distance after being urged to shoot by the home crowd and it’s a poor hit as it misses the target by some distance.
9th minute: Saka’s corner is met by Gabriel who can’t quite keep his header below the bar. Both sides are going at it in these early stages.
5th minute: Hojlund is in on goal for United after Arsenal make a mess at the back but he slips as he strikes the ball and it flies over the bar.
4th minute: Arsenal haven’t left United’s half yet and they work it well for Saka to test Onana but it’s right at the goalkeeper.
1st minute: We’re underway at Old Trafford.
Come on United! 💪#MUFC || #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/GzLBf2XHhZ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 12, 2024
15 mins before kickoff: Arsenal’s travelling support are making themselves heard to the right of the press box as their players applaud them for making the trip. They both know the stakes of today’s game and kickoff is next…
30 mins before kickoff: The sun is beaming down on Old Trafford as the players come out onto the carpet to warm up ahead of kickoff. Many United fans are surprised by Ten Hag’s starting XI but the Dutch manager is hardly spoilt for choice given the ongoing injury crisis.
1 hour before kickoff: Team news is in!
Man United lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Casmiro, Evans, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Amrabat — McTominay, Amad, Garnacho — Hojlund.
Arsenal lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Trossard.
1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: It’s a gorgeous afternoon in Manchester and it really does have title-deciding vibes about the place. United are in the midst of such a dull campaign but have managed to pull off shock victories at Old Trafford this season, like when they dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup. But Arsenal are not showing signs of falling off like this time last year, and they’ll be desperate to force the title race to the final day of the season. With the stakes at their highest, today is a case of getting the three points regardless of how they come for the Gunners.
Would be so United to win today. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/wtxWduD7CY
— Brad Cox (@BradJCox_) May 12, 2024
2 hours before kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Manchester United vs. Arsenal from Old Trafford. Mikel Arteta’s side need to put history to one side today as they’re desperate for three points to help them fight off Man City in the title race.
Old Trafford has not been a happy hunting ground for @Arsenal 🫣
The Gunners travel to @ManUtd this weekend, where they have only won once in their last 16 Premier League matches 😳 pic.twitter.com/ZamZnjdPkF
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 8, 2024
What time does Man United vs. Arsenal kick off?
The Premier League clash between the Red Devils and the Gunners will take place at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, May 12 | 11:30 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, May 12 | 11:30 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, May 12 | 4:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Mon, May 13 | 1:30 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sun, May 12 | 9:00 p.m. IST |
Man United vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
United will hope that captain Bruno Fernandes is available after missing the Palace defeat — his first injury-enforced absence from a game in his Red Devils career.
Ten Hag desperately needs defenders to recover fitness but there is little guarantee that any centre-backs except Jonny Evans, who played through injury against the Eagles, will be available. Lisandro Martinez returned to training this week but is unlikely to be risked given his comeback date was originally set for the cup final. As a result, Casemiro may be forced to continue at the heart of defence despite his poor performance at Selhurst Park.
Forward Anthony Martial could be in the matchday squad for the first time since December, while Marcus Rashford will make his 400th appearance for the club if plays for the first time since the FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City.
Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Casemiro, Evans, Wan-Bissaka — Mainoo, Eriksen — Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho — Hojlund
Man United subs (9): Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff
Arsenal’s injury picture is far rosier. Jurrien Timber could be in the squad as he aims to return to first-team football before the end of the season, and the Gunners have an otherwise clean bill of health.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Arsenal subs (9): Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff
Man United vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC USA Network | Fubo, NBC Sports app/website |
| Canada | — |
Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available for live broadcast on the NBC USA Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo who are currently offering a FREE trial to new users.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada. New users can sign up to a FREE trial.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast on Sky Sports with streaming access on Sky GO and Now TV.
