£33m United star must deliver a masterclass to neutralise 'incredible' threat vs Arsenal - view
Manchester United are gearing up for a thrilling Premier League encounter with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
The Gunners are riding a wave of fantastic form, having netted a remarkable 13 goals in the past seven days.
United have improved as a unit since Erik ten Hag was sacked, but Arsenal will pose a big challenge.
Bukayo Saka has been in scintillating form this season, bagging seven goals and 11 assists in 18 outings.
Mikel Arteta hailed the young forward as ‘incredible‘ after his side’s 5-2 victory over West Ham United.
The Red Devils must make special plans to neutralise the threat posed by Saka.
Diogo Dalot is expected to line up in the left wing-back spot, tasked with the crucial responsibility of keeping Saka in check.
Luke Shaw could make his first start of the season in the left centre-back position, stepping in for the suspended Lisandro Martinez.
The Argentine picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 4-0 victory over Everton on Sunday.
Dalot will have the primary responsibility of tracking Saka’s runs and preventing crosses from the wide areas.
As the Arsenal star often cuts inside to unleash his deadly shots, the full-back must ensure there is no room for Saka to manoeuvre and take aim.
The £33 million-rated defender has endured a mixed campaign.
He has been forced to play on the left side of defence, which is not his natural position.
With Amad Diallo excelling in the right wing-back spot, Dalot must show his worth on the opposite flank.
He has to put in his best display of the season to stop in-form Saka.
Stats from transfermarkt.com.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .