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Three key battles to look out for in United v Arsenal

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Old rivalries are renewed this Saturday afternoon when Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford, and Jose Mourinho faces Arsene Wenger once again.

Arsenal have won seven of their 11 opening Premier League fixtures and currently occupy fourth position, while United sit in sixth place with 18 points from 11 games – six points behind the Gunners.

United won their last Premier League game 3-1 against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, while Arsene Wenger’s men drew 1-1 in the first north London derby of the season.

Both teams will be keen to grab all three points, no one more so than Wenger. The Frenchman has yet to beat a team under the management of Mourinho and will want to break the duck this Saturday.

It promises to be some game, with both sides packed with talent an eager for the vital points up for grabs.

So, here are three keys battles which could define who comes out on top this weekend:

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