Jermaine Jenas predicts Man Utd could surprise Arsenal on Sunday
Former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas believes Manchester United's recent form could cause an upset against Arsenal in their crucial Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, January 26. Arsenal currently top the league unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions, but Jenas highlights United's improved structure under temporary manager Michael Carrick.
Jenas notes United's 2-0 victory over Manchester City last weekend showed strong team organisation, with the Mbeumo-Fernandes partnership creating the first goal. Defensively, the Martinez-Maguire pairing appears solid, while the Casemiro-Mainoo midfield combination proved difficult to break down. Jenas observed that Arsenal don't typically dominate opponents easily, though they threaten through set-pieces and Gabriel Jesus.
United's counter-attacking style suits players like Diallo, Fernandes, and Mbeumo. If Arsenal fail to handle these transitions properly, Jenas warns United 'might end up in trouble' for the Gunners. However, he acknowledges not everyone shares his confidence in United's chances. The match kicks off Sunday at 4:30pm Nigerian time.