‘They are slightly behind’ — Michael Owen gives prediction for Manchester United vs Arsenal

Michael Owen has given his prediction for Manchester United’s game against Arsenal on Thursday.

United welcome Mikel Arteta’s side to Old Trafford, off the back of a 1-1 draw against Chelsea last weekend.

The Red Devils will be looking for only their second win in eight Premier League games, while Arsenal look to make it two in two.

The Gunners have been in some form lately, having won seven of their last ten matches, but Owen believes United will get the edge on Thursday.

He told BetVictor, “Manchester United v Arsenal is a fixture that always grabs newspaper headlines, and with the introduction of Ralf Rangnick, this is sure to be no different. It’s still hard to grasp what Manchester United are in terms of style of play, but I do believe the German will have them far more organised, especially at set plays.

“For Arsenal, there’s definitely been improvement here, although to be honest, I do think they’re slightly behind Manchester United when you look at the sides pound-for-pound. With that in mind, I’m going for a home win for the Red Devils.”

Owen’s final prediction: Manchester United 2- 1 Arsenal.