Man United v Arsenal Betting Tips and Predictions

Manchester United v Arsenal predictions and free football betting tips for Monday night’s FA Cup clash.

The heavyweight clash of the FA Cup quarter-finals sees Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Monday night. Tune into BBC One at 19:45 and here are some free football betting tips.

After dodging a few bullets over previous rounds, Manchester United finally ran out of luck and landed an awkward home tie against perennial rivals Arsenal. After some underwhelming performances earlier in the draw, Louis van Gaal's men will need to seriously up their game as they face an in-form Arsenal side also chasing their last realistic chance of silverware.

United's form continues to remain somewhat of an enigma, though. Despite only losing twice in their last 22 games in all competitions, they are still not playing well, and but for the outstanding consistency of David De Gea, would be far worse off in the league than they are now. The Spanish international has dug his teammates out of so many holes this year, and was once again on hand to save a last-gasp Papiss Cisse header against Newcastle in midweek.

There's two ways it can really go with United for the rest of the season, really. Either they stay on the same level as they are and continue to hope De Gea's form doesn't dip, or they finally click into gear and start looking like the Manchester United of old. Van Gaal is about to enter 'that' run of fixtures which is likely to shape his season, if they get off to a bad start against Arsenal, I really fear for the rest of their campaign.

Arsenal head up to Old Trafford in excellent form in the league having won seven of their last eight games, and as always, playing some decent football. However, Arsene Wenger will be wary that during this period, his side produced their worst performance of the season at home to Monaco in the Champions League a fortnight ago.

The Frenchman also appears to have finally accepted defeat with Per Mertersacker in the centre of defence. For all the German's experience and superb reading of the game, there is no disguising the fact he has the top speed and mobility of your average tug boat. January signing Gabriel appears to have taken to the Premier League well after his last two starts, and already looks a shrewd addition to the Arsenal squad.

Further forward, The Gunners continue to pose a great threat from multiple angles. Despite a slight slump in form Alexis Sanchez was back on the scoresheet against QPR in midweek. As was Olivier Giroud who has shaken off his nightmare game against Monaco as if it never happened, and Mesut Ozil coninues to plod around under the radar, with rarely a game passing where he has neither scored nor assisted.

This is a really tough game to call for our Man United v Arsenal betting tips, because on paper, The Gunners should walk it. However, United keep grinding out results and for all their failings front of goal, are becoming far more resilient in defence. If the game were at The Emirates, I would say Arsenal all day long, but I can see this tie going to a replay. Therefore, back the draw outright at 5/2 with Bet Victor and a 2-2 correct scoreline at 12/1 with Betfred. Arsenal and United are tied third in the Premier League for games that see both teams scoring, and Betfred refund correct score predictions in the event of a 1-1 draw. It's definitely worth a shot.

Moving into the goalscoring market and the game is screaming out for a Danny Wellbeck goal. However, I do have doubts over the former United man's game-time, so my attention has turned to Wayne Rooney. The England captain has recently reverted to his favoured role of striker and has 11 goals in his last 12 FA Cup matches. Based on these facts, his odds of 7/4 to score anytime are extremely generous with Bet365, so back Rooney to notch in the 90 minutes.

 

Man United v Arsenal Betting Tips

Draw – 5/2 with Bet Victor: signup get £25 free.

2-2 draw – 12/1 with Betfred: signup get £30 free.

Rooney to score anytime – 7/4 with Bet365: signup get £200 free.

 

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Thomas Furinss

Thomas Furinss

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