Man United vs Arsenal
After failing to beat Crystal Palace and Southampton, next up for Man United are Arsenal on Wednesday night.
The Gunners will visit Old Trafford in a midweek round of Premier League matches.
Jose Mourinho is set to have major selection problems for the game against Unai Emery’s side.
Man United’s attacking problems vs Gunners
Towards the end of Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Southampton, Romelu Lukaku picked up an injury.
The Belgian managed to hurt himself trying to control the football.
Instead of bringing the ball under control, Lukaku ended up sprawled on the deck with a grimace on his face.
Jesse Lingard needed to replace Lukaku after his injury.
Eagle-eyed viewers quickly took to Twitter after seeing Romelu Lukaku step on the ball
Fans were laughing at how Romelu Lukaku’s touch was so bad that he injured himself pic.twitter.com/C61y7Ol0LX— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) December 1, 2018
Marcus Rashford also picked up an injury at St Mary’s.
Rashford, who set up both Man United’s goals on Saturday, came off for Anthony Martial in the second half.
After the game, Mourinho confirmed the England international is carrying an injury.
Mourinho says that Rashford asked to come off, ‘his injury some players don’t play for two weeks’. Says he will be available for Arsenal game
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) December 1, 2018
Completing Man United’s attacking problems, former Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez could now be out until January.
The Chilean suffered a thigh injury at training last week.
Man United’s problems at the back vs Arsenal
United also have a series of defensive problems too.
In the final minutes of the Southampton game, Ashley Young picked up a booking.
That was Young’s fifth caution of the season, meaning he will now be suspended for the Arsenal game.
Marcos Rojo is currently sidelined with injury, as are Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly.
Elsewhere, Matteo Darmian is also on the injury table, while Victor Lindelof has a thigh problem which is set to keep him out of action for several weeks.
Also see: Paul Pogba & Romelu Lukaku’s horrendous moments vs Southampton.
Man United fans single out Marcus Rashford for praise vs Southampton.
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