With the Premier League season entering a crucial phase, Arsenal and Manchester United meet in different battles.
Arsenal puts pressure on the title, while United finds it difficult to be consistent.
But if you were to take the best players in shape on both sides at the moment, who would make the XI combined?
It can be slightly more difficult than usual given the amount of injuries on both sides, with missing Arsenal Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz.
Meanwhile, Manchester United is without Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Altay Bayindir, Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo.
So, with a gathering of sports by mail between those who are in good shape, which cuts the course of a 4-3-3 training?
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GOALKEEPER
David Raya (Arsenal)
There is a reason why David Raya was appointed the best goalkeeper to the 2025 London Football Awards.
Since last year’s prices, Raya has made the headlines with two penalty judgments during a 16 -year -old victory in the Champions League against Porto, has kept six consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League and won the Gold Glove of the Division at the end of the 2023/24 season.
It was also included in the team of the Premier League of the PFA of the year and drew from the Premier League in August, a backup of the month for a hand against Ollie Watkins.
So, it goes without saying that Raya has firmly established itself like the n ° 1 of Arsenal. His shooting was excellent, and his distribution is much higher than that of Andre Onana from United, who was incoherent.
Defenders
Left back – Riccardo Calafiori (arsenal)
Riccardo Calafiori cuts off after an impressive substitute appearance at PSV, setting up Leandro Trossard before scoring his own goal.
Its ability to advance the balloon forward and connect to the attack gives Arsenal an additional dimension.
With Luke Shaw injured and United without a left back option, Calafiori is the choice of this week.
David Raya takes shirt No. 1 because of his strong and surprising exhibitions Andre Onana
Riccardo Calafiori also manufactures the team, although the united lack of a left option at the moment
Rear center – Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal)
Gabriel Magalhaes was undoubtedly one of the most coherent and impressive players in Arsenal since he moved to the Emirates.
The Brazilian central rear has regularly won the admiration of his teammates and his fans. His performances throughout January were simply exceptional, making him an out -of -competition player for the Gunners.
It completes Saliba perfectly. While the Brazilian is a rock in the back, he also participated in crucial goals – scoring consecutive matches against Manchester City and Spurs.
His aggressive style is suitable for High Line d’Arsenal, and he was an important part of their defensive force.
Back Center – William Saliba (Arsenal)
Saliba is undoubtedly the best central defender in the League at the moment. His composure on the ball, his ability to read the game and his air domination make him essential.
He completed more than 94% of his passes this season and barely has a bad foot.
It is useful that he trained a rotating partnership with the Brazilian Gabriel at the heart of the defense of the Gunners.
Speaking earlier this season, the director of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, said: “We thought Saliba and Gabriel could become really good … But their level is now something incredible, incredible. This conviviality and this chemistry are unique and really good. I’m proud of Gabriel and Saliba, really ‘.
Gabriel offers an air presence at both ends, offering crucial objectives from parts
Saliba, undoubtedly the best central center of the league, is obvious for our combined XI
Return – Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
Jurrien Timber was the one who launched the fantastic Arsenal evening in Eindhoven, marking the opener with a rear post head for his side.
Although it was an almost perfect evening for the defender, he picked up a yellow card in the 69th minute.
So, given this performance and its other performances this season – it is the right choice.
Diogo Dalot began as United Aile of United against Real Sociedad and seemed to have trouble directing him from the combined XI. United Fans have criticized his capacity to cross as a lean and were far from being convinced of his ability to play in the role on the field.
Fields
Defensive midfielder – Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Rice was an absolute monster in the midfield. It earns almost 90% of its duels, breaking the game and even goals. Its ability to dominate physically and progressing the ball is unequaled among the Gunners team, making it an automatic choice.
Midfield Center – Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Despite United’s difficulties, Fernandes remains their most creative player. He has six goals and seven assists in the Premier League this season, often carrying the team’s attack burden.
Its leadership and its ability to produce in great times keep it in this XI.
Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes constitute a solid midfielder three, with Martin Odegaard
Central environment – Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
When he is in good shape, the Arsenal captain is at the heart of their attack game, pulling the strings in the midfield with his vision and his movement.
He heads the team in key passes by match and plays a vital role in creating chances.
His ability to orchestrate attacks and dictate the tempo of a game makes him the remarkable creative force in the midfield.
Reger wing – Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
With wounded Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, 17, obtains the green light.
The very classified young person has already shown overviews of his immense talent, and arsenal fans are enthusiastic by his future.
His technical capacity, his composure on the ball and his intrepid approach make him a generic selection.
Although it is still raw, its current form and its potential make it the best option available on the right flank.
The Arsenal injury crisis allowed young Ethan Nwaneri, 17, to flourish for Arteta
Mikel Merino has become a fortune option in advance and leads the line here
With all the spots filled, only one United Player turns into a combined XI Sport Mail
Striker – Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
Surprise inclusion? Maybe. But merino was crucial for the arsenal in an advanced role, covering injuries and the addition of creativity. His physique, her scope of passage and his tactical intelligence helped Arsenal maintain their attacker pace.
Left wing – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
Leandro Trossard intensified massively in the absence of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. He scored vital goals in the Premier League and in the Champions League, turns out to be a reliable attack on Arsenal.
Its versatility allows it to play through the three before, and its ability to impact the bench or from the start makes it invaluable.