Arsenal vs Manchester United Combined XI - Premier League 2023/24

Defense

At right back, we're going with Arsenal's Ben White.

Having traditionally played as a centre-back at Brighton as well as during his first season at Arsenal, White was one of the most evolved players in Arsenal's 2022/23 campaign. White's prowess in ball retention and his synergy with Saka and Odegaard significantly contributed to Arsenal's championship aspirations.

Arsenal's right back Ben White

The heart of our defense boasts a blend of two clubs, featuring Arsenal's William Saliba alongside Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez. Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal's title challenge last season, and the Gunners felt his absence when the defender missed the final few weeks of the season with an injury.

Lisandro Martinez might appear to be an unexpected pick, but with Raphael Varane's injury and Gabriel Magalhaes no longer first-choice at Arsenal, the Argentine World Cup winner is our calculated choice as the left-sided centre back.

Raphael Varane is expected to be out for six weeks. A huge blow to the Red Devils.

Manchester United fans will perhaps find this comforting to read that we were going to pick Luke Shaw at left-back, but unfortunately he misses out due to his injury. But his replacement is a very able one, with Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Will Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw's injuries give Arsenal the edge? Keep reading to find out.

Score: Arsenal 3 - 2 Manchester United