Double boost for Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford back in training for Arsenal showdown

Manchester United are preparing to face Premier League leaders Arsenal, hoping to hinder their title ambitions.

Martinez And Rashford Ready For Arsenal Clash
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The Red Devils are set to welcome Premier League leaders Arsenal to their home turf this Sunday, aiming to throw a wrench into the visitors’ title aspirations. As they gear up for the clash at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag’s squad could benefit from the return of forward Rashford and defender Martinez, both of whom have been spotted back in training.

Martinez showcased stellar performances for United last season, but injuries to his foot, knee, and calf have sidelined him for much of this campaign. Meanwhile, Rashford, despite not matching his previous season’s form, has been absent since sustaining a knock during the FA Cup victory over Coventry City last month. Given the litany of injury setbacks faced by the Red Devils this season, the return of these two key players represents a significant boost for the team.

Injuries have forced United to shuffle their defensive lineup numerous times this season, with Martinez, Maguire, Shaw, Lindelof, Malacia, Varane, and Evans all spending time on the sidelines.

Currently sitting eighth in the Premier League standings following a disheartening 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, Ten Hag’s side will first play host to Arsenal on Sunday, followed by a matchup against Europe-chasing Newcastle United just four days later.

Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 27

185 cm

70 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 33 5 Missed
Minutes 2278 69.0 Avg
Goals 7 0.2 Avg
Assist 2 0.1 Avg
Attempt 99 3.0 Avg
Passes 677 20.578.5% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 31 times for 2256 minutes for Premier League.

Marcus Rashford scored 7 goals for Manchester United. He procured two assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United lost 4-0 against Crystal Palace. The next match in Premier League will be against Arsenal.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 14
Goals 52-56
Diff -4
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3

Manchester United is currently 8th in the Premier League with 54 points.

In the last 35 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 4-0 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 52 goals and conceding 55.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Sunday 12th of May in Manchester. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​

Lisandro Martínez

Lisandro Martínez

Defender, Midfielder

ArgentinaArgentina

Age: 26

175 cm

77 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 11 27 Missed
Minutes 649 59.0 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 1 0.1 Avg
Attempt 3 0.3 Avg
Passes 426 38.788.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 9 times for 583 minutes for Premier League.

Lisandro Martínez  didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured one assist. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United lost 4-0 against Crystal Palace. The next match in Premier League will be against Arsenal.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 14
Goals 52-56
Diff -4
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3

Manchester United is currently 8th in the Premier League with 54 points.

In the last 35 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 4-0 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 52 goals and conceding 55.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Sunday 12th of May in Manchester. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​