Manchester United, under the leadership of manager Ruben Amorim, enters the match with the ambition of restoring the Red Devils’ glory after disappointing seasons, most recently a 15th-place finish in the Premier League table last season.

Under the home-field advantage, United are looking to secure their first three points. However, the team has suffered a severe blow with the injury of Moroccan full-back Noussair Mazraoui, which could disrupt Amorim’s defensive plans against Arsenal.

On the other hand, Arsenal, under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, is looking to make a strong start in their quest to achieve the title they have missed for two decades. They have bolstered their squad with stars such as Martin Zubimendi and Swedish striker Victor Gjokeres, who is looking to prove himself in the Premier League after a mixed experience.

Arsenal has finished second in the Premier League for the past three seasons, and Arteta is hoping for a better season.

According to the global website Transfermarkt, history is on the Red Devils’ side. The two teams have met 223 times previously, with United winning 95 matches, Arsenal 80, and 48 draws. The Reds have scored 353 goals, compared to 324 for the Gunners, with Wayne Rooney remaining the all-time top scorer between the two sides.

Date, kick-off time:
Manchester United vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 4:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

The match will take place at Old Trafford.

Manchester United secured a perfect away result in the first leg, defeating Athletic Club 3-0 at San Mamés.

This result puts Man United, led by Ruben Amorim, one step closer to the Europa League final, but it doesn’t guarantee Athletic Club return to the race.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester United vs Athletic Club is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight, Thursday, May 8, 2025.

The match will take place at Old Trafford, in Salford.

Manchester United vs Athletic Club prediction
Only a historic collapse will see Manchester United miss out on the final… but if any team is capable of that this season, then it is United.

Lyon’s performance in the quarter-final second leg, in which they scored four, will give Athletic Club hope, but there will surely be opportunities for United to score the one goal needed to effectively end the tie.

Man Utd 2-2 Athletic Club

This match comes amidst contrasting circumstances for both teams, but it represents a golden opportunity for both to change course and achieve a strong push towards finishing the season in the best possible way.

Brentford Stadium will host this popular encounter, which is considered one of the most prominent matches of the round, given the two clubs’ histories and different ambitions in the table. Each side is seeking to secure three points to secure a top position as the competition draws to a close.

Manchester United’s manager is expected to make several changes to his starting lineup in an attempt to achieve tactical balance between the team’s three lines.

André Onana is expected to guard the team’s goal, while Frederiksen, De Ligt, and Luke Shaw will lead the defense. In midfield, fans can expect to see Diallo, Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo, and Amas, while the attacking trio of Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, and young striker Rasmus Hojlund lead the lineup. This lineup may undergo changes at the last minute depending on the circumstances of the match and the players’ fitness.

Looking at the history of head-to-head matches between the two teams, Manchester United clearly has the upper hand. They have played 14 matches against Brentford, winning nine, drawing two, and scoring 27 goals. Brentford, meanwhile, has only won three and scored 19 goals.

These statistics indicate a relative advantage for the Red Devils, but football is not always predictable, especially given the well-known surprises in the English Premier League.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Brentford vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off today, Sunday May 4, 2025.

The match will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.

Manchester United will be looking to secure a positive result to ease their task ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford a week later, in an attempt to salvage their season by qualifying for the Champions League by winning the continental title.

On the other hand, Athletic Club is considered one of the strongest contenders for the title, given their exceptional Europa League run, led by brilliant winger Neco Williams.

Manchester United advanced to the last four after a historic comeback against Lyon, while Bilbao had no trouble defeating Scottish side Glasgow Rangers.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Athletic Club vs Manchester United is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight on Thursday May 1, 2025.

The match will take place at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, which will also host the Europa League final on May 21.

Manchester United is in 14th place with 38 points before the start of the round, while Bournemouth is in 8th place with 49 points.

United is looking to return to winning ways in the English Premier League at Bournemouth’s expense, especially since the team has not won in its last four matches, having drawn one and lost three, the last of which was a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton.

Rubén Amorim, Manchester United’s manager, is looking to achieve a victory to restore confidence before the anticipated European match against Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final next Thursday.

Amorim is looking to win the Europa League title, salvage Manchester United’s season, and make up for the loss to his fans after his team’s failure in all domestic competitions in England.

Manchester United lost the first leg 3-0 to Bournemouth and are aiming to exact revenge on the hosts in today’s match, despite the difficulty of the encounter, especially as the latter are seeking a European spot with five rounds remaining in the English Premier League.

Speaking about the match against Bournemouth, Amorim highlighted the importance of achieving victory before the European match against Bilbao, especially since the team suffered a defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers last Sunday. He explained that he will choose the best possible lineup.

The Portuguese coach said, “We must have a sense of the importance of every game we play. We need to win every game, and it is important that everyone has a sense of the importance of not losing.”

He added, “Our current situation is no secret, but we want to go into this match with the best possible lineup. We have had a full week to prepare for the match, and some players did not participate against Wolverhampton, so I will try to manage the match in a way that will qualify us to win.”

Date, kick-off time:
Bournemouth vs Man United is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

The match will take place at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.

Manchester United enters the match in 14th place with 38 points, seeking a win to improve their position in the table.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are 17th with 35 points and hope to secure a positive result that will lift them out of the relegation zone.

This match is important for both sides, as Manchester United seeks to regain their footing and move closer to the European places, while Wolverhampton seeks survival points to escape the relegation zone.

Other notable matches are taking place alongside this match, most notably Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town and Chelsea vs. Fulham.

Manchester United wants to make up for their disastrous performance in the English Premier League with the Europa League title, while Lyon also wants to overcome their financial and technical problems with a significant victory in a tournament they know well.

The first leg between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw at the Groupama Stadium, with Thiago Almada and Ryan Cherki scoring for Lyon, while Lenny Yoro and Joshua Zirksi scored for Manchester United.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester United vs Lyon is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

The match will take place at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Manchester United wins: 2

Draws: 3

Lyon wins: 0

The two teams met in the first round of the competition, with Newcastle achieving a valuable 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 19th round.

Newcastle currently sits seventh in the Premier League table with 53 points, while Manchester United sits 13th with 38 points, making the match crucial for both teams as they strive to achieve their goals this season.

Date, kick-off time and venue:
Newcastle vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

The match will take place at St James Park.

Predicted Manchester United lineup to face Newcastle:

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana.

Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lenny Yoro.

Midfielders: Diogo Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Djurgu.

Forwards: Garnacho, Hojlund, Ziriksi.

While their domestic form has been forgettable, United have cruised through the Europa League under Amorim, finishing third in the league phase and easing past Real Sociedad in the round of 16. Coming off the back of a dour goalless draw in the Manchester derby and a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, the Europa League will become an increasing priority as Amorim looks to scrape qualification for next year’s Champions League.

Lyon have had a comparatively strong domestic campaign, sitting fifth in Ligue 1 after a dominant Paris Saint-Germain, 22 points clear at the summit, claimed an early title last weekend. Having won all but one of their last seven matches, Lyon will be buoyed as they look to carry on their strong form against a wounded United.

Former Arsenal man Alexandre Lacazette is likely to start up top for the French contingent as he looks to build on his paltry record against United of just one goal in eight appearances. Nemanja Matic, who spent five years at Old Trafford after winning three Premier League titles with Chelsea, is also set to feature for the home side.

Date, kick-off time and venue:
Lyon vs Manchester United is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time tonight, Thursday April 10, 2025.