Arsenal have a big chance of beating Manchester United when the two sides lock horns in an enthralling encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as the Red Devils have many first team players out due to injury, as reported by the Independent.

The international break has traditionally been a very dangerous period for the clubs that have most of the first team representing their national squads. The squads travel to different parts of the globe to play two fixtures in the middle of the campaign, and that can lead to injuries in transit and on the pitch. The match in London will be a big test for both sides, who have traditionally been arch rivals in the league. Both sides have lost their position as England’s best, with Chelsea and Manchester City more dominant over the past few years.

After a disappointing start to his first season at Old Trafford after leaving the post of manager of the Netherlands national side, Louis van Gaal has managed to find balance in the side, who now find themselves slowly climbing the table. The latest injury trouble at the hands of van Gaal is David de Gea, who dislocated his finger in training for the Spanish national side. The goalkeeper will be a big miss for the side, and van Gaal will have to give Anders Lindegaard the responsibility in goal. Another big miss for United will be Daley Blind who got injured playing for the Netherlands and looks like he will be out for a prolonged spell.