Last Updated on 25/01/2026 by Andy Clark
The big match of the weekend in the Premier League is Arsenal vs Manchester United at 4.30pm today, and two of football’s biggest pundits have made their predictions ahead of the clash at The Emirates Stadium.
Paul Merson and Chris Sutton both have weekly prediction columns, and they have given their score predictions for the match, which you can see below. Sutton has predicted a win for the home side as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table and Merson has also gone for an Arsenal win, with an even bigger scoreline.
Paul Merson’s Arsenal vs Man United Prediction
Merson is baffled by suggestions that United’s derby win makes this a difficult game for Arsenal. He points to Arsenal’s recent big performances away in Europe and domestically, insisting they are far superior to United. Merson praises Arsenal’s home record and believes their physical and tactical level will prevent United from repeating the intensity they showed against City. He discusses squad rotation, suggesting Viktor Gyökeres is best used as an impact substitute. Ultimately, Merson is extremely confident, saying if he had to bet on one team all weekend, it would be Arsenal, backing them for a dominant home win.
Merson’s Prediction – Arsenal 3-0 Man United
Chris Sutton’s Arsenal vs Man United Prediction
Sutton praises Manchester United’s performance under Michael Carrick in the derby but doubts they can reproduce it at the Emirates. Arsenal, despite dropping points recently, still impress Sutton with their consistency and squad depth. Even when rotated, he expects Mikel Arteta’s side to find a way to win. Carrick may devise a plan to limit Arsenal in open play, but Sutton highlights United’s vulnerability at set-pieces as a major concern. Overall, he feels Arsenal’s control, structure, and quality will prevail, predicting a comfortable home win and questioning whether the “Carrick effect” can truly last.
Sutton’s Score Prediction – Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United
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