Arsenal takes on Manchester United in the biggest Premier League clash on Wednesday evening, with both sides looking to get one over their old rivals.
Both teams come into the match with some decent form over their last three games - with the Gunners picking up consecutive victories, while the Red Devils have two wins and one draw so far.
Mikel Arteta will be keen to continue that form, with the Premier League title race still firmly on at this stage - even with Liverpool leading the way by some distance.
Arsenal simply cannot afford any more slip-ups though, something new Man United boss Ruben Amorim will be looking to provide.
So with that said, our experts at Arsenal Insider have given predictions on how the game at the Emirates Stadium may pan out.
Arsenal vs Man United predictions
Rosie Tudball
Arsenal vs Man United is always a spectacle and is normally one we feel happy about at full-time at the Emirates.
That being said, the new manager bounce has stung Arsenal before and it could happen again, with United looking particularly encouraging against Everton.
From what's been seen from Ruben Amorim already, he's ready to get the Red Devils in order but it's far too early to put that into place.
For that reason, it's difficult to imagine anything but an Arsenal win on Wednesday, I think Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are simply too hard to stop right now.
United come with their own danger, Marcus Rashford is hitting form and Bruno Fernandes is always a threat on the ball but Arsenal should see this as a must-win contest.
Score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Man United (Saka, Havertz, Gabriel; Rashford).
Lucas Arnold
Man United are already looking stronger under Ruben Amorim but it won't be enough to halt Arsenal's momentum since the international break.
Martin Odegaard can exploit the gaps in United's midfield and Arsenal have two wingers in Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka who will enjoy testing these new make-shift wing-backs.
Perhaps Arteta will stick with Leandro Trossard on the left, but either way, it should be a relatively convincing win and performance.
I've been so impressed with Jurrien Timber recently, a player I wish was fit last season. To be such an obvious upgrade on Ben White is no easy task, but the Dutchman is exactly that.
Timber looks like he's on the cusp of his first senior Arsenal goal, and I'm backing him to get it here.
Rashford has a stunning record vs Arsenal, a player who the club have even been linked with a move for in the past.
And whether it's on the wing or through the middle of United's front three, Rashford will be a threat.
Regardless of his form over the years, Rashford seems to love a trip to the Emirates Stadium, and Arsenal's back line can't afford any lapses in concentration - I'm looking at you Calafiori
Score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Man United (Timber, Saka, Odegaard; Rashford).
Shamanth Jayaram
Arsenal has a fantastic recent record against Manchester United in the Premier League. We've won seven and lost just two of our last 11 games against them, and I expect that good run to continue.
Mikel Arteta's men seem to have found their mojo back following the return of Martin Odegaard. I expect the Norway international to boss the game again, and his combination play with Bukayo Saka should be too much for United to handle.
I would love to predict an 8-0 win for the Gunners today, but I'll be realistic for a change and go 3-1 to the Arsenal.
I think Saka and Kai Havertz will score again, as will Gabriel Magalhaes to make it three in three. Marcus Rashford loves scoring against us - he is someone we should keep a close eye on.
Score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Man United (Saka, Havertz, Gabriel; Rashford).
Will Jones
Many expect Arsenal to blow Manchester United away on Wednesday - and in an ideal world that will turn out to be the case - but I think it is far more likely that the Gunners will have to scrap for all three points in a match that will be defined by small margins.
Whilst Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard can be relied upon to cause problems for Ruben Amorim's rearguard, Declan Rice will also have a vital role to play in the middle of the park.
If Thomas Partey is unfit for this fixture, Arteta ought to pull the former West Ham man back into a deeper-lying midfield role. From there he can be trusted to contain the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
Set-pieces could prove crucial for the Gunners again, and Arteta's side will need to be clinical and efficient in the final third.
Arsenal should have enough to get the job done though and will run out 2-0 winners with Saka and Gabriel Martinelli grabbing the goals.
Score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Man United (Saka, Martinelli).
Luke Thrower
While Manchester United have had a decent start to life under Ruben Amorim, the manager is under no illusion that he's had the easier end of fixtures so far.
With a side that is still learning the system and structures, there is a lack of aggressiveness in some of their play - particularly shown by how they were ruffled in the first half against Ipswich.
Arsenal isn't likely to let the Red Devils off the hook, especially given their recently ruthless nature in front of goal.
I'm expecting a pretty convincing win for the Gunners, not least with some of their dangerous forwards finding some form.
Score prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Man United (Saka, Havertz, Saliba).
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