“Pipe down” - Piers Morgan and Gary Neville involved in Twitter row over Arsenal and Manchester United’s final Premier League standings

Renowned British broadcaster Piers Morgan has lashed out at Manchester United legend Gary Neville after he backed the Red Devils to finish ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League. Morgan, a lifelong Gunners fan, has bet £5000 that Mikel Arteta’s men would finish above Erik ten Hag’s side at the end of the season.

Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been in excellent form lately, bagging important wins over strong adversaries in the Premier League last weekend. On Saturday (14 January), United picked up a morale-boosting comeback win over local rivals, second-placed Manchester City.

The win saw them climb up to third in the standings after 18 matchdays. Currently fourth, United are behind third-placed Newcastle United with 38 points, having played a game less.

The Gunners, meanwhile, secured a 2-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, (January 15). The win sent them eight clear of second-placed City at the top of the standings. Despite the Londoners carving out a healthy lead at the summit, Neville told Martin Tyler that he does not expect them to win the league.

“No. Manchester City will win the league, and Manchester United will finish second,” Neville boldly said.

Neville’s assessment did not sit well with Morgan, who has bet him a whopping £5000 that his beloved Gunners would finish ahead of fourth-placed United this term.

“Pipe down T-Bag. I bet you £5000 to charity that Arsenal finish higher in the League than Utd,” Morgan tweeted.

The two Premier League heavyweights will meet at the Emirates on January 22, with United accounting for the Gunners' only league loss this season.

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Martin Odegaard could be difference maker in Arsenal's clash against Manchester United

Real Madrid outcast Martin Odegaard has truly come on his own in north London this season. Wearing the armband, Odegaard has taken his game up a notch, dictating terms from the middle of the park, creating goalscoring chances, and scoring some fabulous goals too.

Odegaard scored an excellent goal in the victory over Tottenham on Sunday. Receiving the ball from Bukayo Saka in the 38th minute, he opened up some space and drilled in a low shot from 20 yards out. The positioning of the shot was spot-on, as it nestled into the back of the net beyond the reach of Hugo Lloris.

Moreover, Odegaard created two chances, made four passes into the final third, delivered two long balls and made three recoveries. If the Arsenal captain can bring the same form against Manchester United, the Red Devils could be in for a long 90 minutes.