Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has accused Arsenal of showing entitlement in their Premier League title chase, urging respect for opponents after a recent draw. The Gunners host United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, aiming to extend their lead at the top. With few injuries, Mikel Arteta's side is favored to bounce back from successive stalemates.
Arsenal's Premier League title challenge has drawn criticism from former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham, who claims the team displays an air of entitlement. Speaking ahead of Sunday's clash at the Emirates Stadium, Sheringham warned that expecting automatic victories disrespects opponents. "I think Arsenal might be getting ideas above their station very quickly," he told Metro on behalf of BetMGM. He referenced Arsenal's goalless draw at Nottingham Forest last week, which maintained their lead despite frustration in the camp, as Manchester City and Aston Villa suffered defeats that weekend.
Sheringham, who scored an iconic goal for United in their 1999 Treble-winning season, emphasized that even Sir Alex Ferguson's dominant sides faced losses without uproar. "They are talking as if they are entitled to win every game now," he said. "You have to respect the opposition as well and I think Arsenal need to do that after last week’s result. They had chances to win but didn’t take their chances."
The match, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. GMT, pits Arsenal—recent form WWWDD—against a resurgent United under interim coach Michael Carrick, fresh from a derby win over City. Arsenal, seeking their first title since 2004, earlier beat United at Old Trafford in August. Injuries are minimal for the hosts, with only youngster Max Dowman sidelined by an ankle issue; Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori have returned to training.
Predicted in a 4-3-3, Arteta could start David Raya in goal, with Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Jurriën Timber in defense; Martin Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, and Declan Rice in midfield; and Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, and Leandro Trossard up front. Key battles include Zubimendi marking Bruno Fernandes, who leads the league with 62 chances created and 14 goals/assists; Rice against outgoing Casemiro; and Saka versus Luke Shaw. Victory would solidify Arsenal's position as overwhelming favorites.
