Besides the great form, the reason why Ten Hag is worried ahead of Arsenal clash

The rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United is finally entering a new managerial era under Erik Ten Hag and Mikel Arteta, who are leading the charge of the two clubs are the moment. A rivalry that was once championed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Monsieur Arsene Wenger.

There was a time when both clubs were at the pinnacle of English football and the Premier League was a battle between the Red and blacks of Manchester against the Red and Whites of North London. These eras were championed by players who want on to become club legends that included Rio Ferdinand and Thierry Henry.

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Arsenal currently sits at the top of the Premier League table five points clear of their closest team Manchester City after tearing teams apart with their possession football. Their all-around performance had made them a tough opponent to face since they lost to Manchester United in the first leg at Old Trafford.

Manchester United sits eight points behind in fourth place on the log. The impressive five straight wins till the Crystal Palace game helped United climb up fast into the title challenge conversation. So far Ten Hag has succeeded in picking up points from top-six rivals this season.

Can United get a win at the Emirates?

So far this season every team that has been to the Emirates stadium has been undone by Mikel Arteta's side. Only Newcastle have succeeded in frustrating the Gunners and Erik Ten Hag will be hoping to replicate that success with maybe a win. Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, and Antony Santos will be hoping they can recreate the Old Trafford success tomorrow in a must-win game.