The Gunners have been winning since returning from the November international break, winning their previous three games by an aggregate score of 13-3.
Mikel Arteta’s side cruised past Nottingham Forest before putting five past Sporting CP and West Ham in comprehensive victories.
The title hopefuls have found their mojo again, but there’s a nine-point deficit to Liverpool to make up.
United are unbeaten under new manager Amorim, but the Portuguese coach’s reign at Old Trafford is still in its infancy. The signs have doubtlessly been positive, though, and they head into Wednesday’s fixture having thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday.
Marcus Rashford’s uptick and Amad Diallo’s standout performances at wing-back have been two highlights of Amorim’s tenure after two weeks.
The Gunners have a few fresh injury concerns, and it seems unlikely that Mikel Merino will play on Wednesday after he missed Saturday’s win in east London due to a knee injury.
Thomas Partey was also absent at the weekend, but the fact he travelled with the squad to the London Stadium should be considered a positive sign. He could come back into the team against United.
Gabriel is expected to be okay to start despite suffering from a niggle which forced him off at half-time on Saturday. He’ll partner William Saliba at the heart of Arsenal’s defence. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out for the hosts.
Arsenal lineup vs Man Utd (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Amorim has welcomed Harry Maguire back from injury since taking charge, and he could be picked to replace Lisandro Martinez on the left side of the manager’s back three on Wednesday.
Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo are suspended for the trip to the Emirates after picking up their fifth bookings of the season against Everton on Sunday.
On a brighter note, United’s injury woes are easing and Amorim has confirmed that Leny Yoro is in contention to earn his first minutes of the season on Wednesday. Yoro has missed the entirety of his debut campaign thus far after breaking his foot in pre-season.
Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are unlikely to feature for the away side, but Bruno Fernandes should be fit despite taking a knock to the ankle against Everton.
Man Utd lineup vs Arsenal (3-4-2-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire; Amad, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dalot; Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
