"Premier League leaders Arsenal are the hot favourites to lift their first English title since 2004, but face an unlikely and unpredictable threat from a rejuvenated Manchester United on Sunday. list of 4 itemsend of list Even before the sacking of Ruben Amorim as manager, the Red Devils were showing signs of life, having lifted themselves from the 15th-place finish they suffered last season to challenging for a Champions League place this term."
"The Gunners hold a four-point lead over second-placed Manchester City, following their win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, but do hold a game in hand, and they were done a sizeable favour last weekend by United, who beat their cross-city rivals. That performance, under Michael Carrick's interim management, has lit a fire under Sunday's match to evoke memories of clashes when the Gunners and the Red Devils were the two teams to be stopped either side of the turn of the century."
"United beat second-placed Manchester City 2-0 in a thrilling derby display, which allowed Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Arteta, though, acknowledged that his team will now be heavily tested. Yes, with Michael coming in, it's going to bring new ideas; the intensity rises up you could see [it] in the Manchester derby with their behaviour and the game that they"
Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, January 23 at 16:30 GMT. Arsenal can extend their lead to seven points, with a current four-point advantage over Manchester City and a game in hand. Manchester United have revived their season and pose an unpredictable threat after a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City under interim manager Michael Carrick. United rose from 15th last season to challenge for a Champions League place, and Carrick's arrival has raised intensity and introduced new ideas. Mikel Arteta warned his team will be heavily tested.
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