Preview: United v Arsenal

fans. The Gunners have a poor recent record at United's home ground, with last year's humbling still in the back of their minds, and are under pressure to close the gap towards the summit.

Rivals watch: Leaders Chelsea visit Swansea following their extra-time exertions against United on Wednesday with the Welsh side buoyed by a fine win at Liverpool in the same competition. Manchester City are at West Ham with a 17.30 GMT kick-off while Liverpool meet Newcastle on Sunday.

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