ARSENAL LINE-UP:Mikel Arteta has made some surprise decisions in his team selection for Arsenal's highly-anticipated clash with Manchester United. The starting XI has been revealed, and it sees Calafiori and Lewis-Skelly earn spots in the lineup. However, there is no place for Thomas Partey, who has been dropped to the bench. The decision is sure to raise some eyebrows, but Arteta will be hoping that his chosen lineup can deliver a crucial win against the Red Devils."

Arsenal take on Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday looking to widen the gap to their old rivals to 24 points in what has been disappointing seasons so far for both sides despite the gaps between them. The Gunners’ hopes of a title are next to zero but they need to solidify second place to avoid having to look over their shoulder at top-four chasers.

Mikel Arteta will be emboldened by his side’s seven-goal brilliance in the midweek win over PSV Eindhoven. After questions were raised about the ability to score goals, this will have been a massive boost.

Tom Canton

It is difficult to want to change anything from a side that has just scored seven goals. I cannot wait to see if Martin Odegaard can continue what looked like a real touchstone moment for him as he hit a brace in the Netherlands.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is an amazingly talented young player but I do have some worries over the rashness in his game that could have proven costly at PSV had he been sent off – I would not have complained had he been shown a second yellow card after a late challenge.

Therefore, the impressive display from Riccardo Calafiori who came on for the youngster before half-time leaves me with a no-brainer choice of the Italian this weekend.

Thomas Partey was the other who rashly gave away a penalty and caused the reduction of the gap to two goals – on another day it could have been game-changing. Thankfully goals from Odegaard and Trossard quickly quelled that. The Ghanaian does keep his place in my team with Calafiori for me the only switch I would make.

Canton’s Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.

Lee Wilmot

Mikel Arteta will have some interesting decisions to make for his team lineup to face Manchester United on Sunday.

Historically one of the biggest matches in the Premier League season, this weeknd's clash does not carry such weight as previous years.

Arsenal are all but out of the title race now, 13 points adrift of Liverpool and that could be 16 by the time they kick-off with the Reds taking on rock bottom Southampton the day before. United meanwhile are langushing in the bottom half and with very little to play for in terms of league status.

The interesting decision from an Arsenal point of view will be what Arteta does with Myles Lewis-Skelly following more indiscipline from the young man.

I'd play him again, he's the best man for the job and learning only comes with experience. I'd also give Jurrien Timber a rest to give Ben White some exposure after injury, with the centre-backs as expected.

In midfield, I'm going with Jorginho to partner Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard and then I'm asking Riccardo Calafiori to play in a wide role - he's so good going forward - with Ethan Nwaneri on the other side and Leandro Trossard through the middle. Mikel Merino looks much better off the bench.

Wilmot's Arsenal team vs Manchester United: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Trossard, Calafiori.