Arsenal vs Manchester United live: Team news and line-ups as rivals clash in Premier League

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Kai Havertz is “very close” to full fitness after an injury flare-up sparked fears that the forward could be set for another spell on the sidelines.

Havertz spent the first half of the season out with a serious knee problem but having returned to the fold at the turn of the year, there remains concerns over his long-term fitness.

The German international also underwent surgery to repair a torn hamstring last February, but Arteta remains adamant that Havertz is on the cusp of completing his rehabilitation and putting his knee woes behind him.

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A defining fixture in Premier League history could again prove consequential today as Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side remain top of the table but have seen their title charge stutter slightly with back-to-back draws in their last two outings, and watched Manchester City cut the deficit to four points yesterday.

Can their old rivals add another dent? Michael Carrick’s stint in charge at Old Trafford got off to a spectacular start last weekend on derby day, and he’s got the better of Arteta in this fixture before.

Kick off is at 4.30pm GMT.