Bukayo Saka reveals Manchester United’s game-changing truth about Arsenal’s title race impact

Bukayo Saka has named Old Trafford as his favorite stadium to play in as Arsenal prepare to face Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners will be looking for all three points when they take on Erik ten Hag’s side this weekend after Manchester City went two points clear at the top of the table thanks to a comprehensive 4-0 win at Fulham.

This result has now increased the pressure on Arsenal to continue their winning run against a side out of form but always capable of causing an upset when least expected.

Arsenal have won just one of their last nine games at Old Trafford, only adding to the idea that Sunday could prove more challenging than expected, although Saka is relishing another trip to a ground he loves to visit.

“When you start on the outside, when you grow up watching football, the special nights you’ve seen in the Premier League and the Champions League at Old Trafford, it was nice to be on the pitch and play,” the England international said of his memories. at the home of the Red Devils. “I’ve played there a few times now and I think it’s definitely my favorite stadium to play in.”

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There is nothing United would love more than to put a major dent in the Gunners’ title bid, a fact Saka is all too aware having grown up witnessing the significance of the rivalry between the clubs. Asked if there is a special feeling in this match, he replied: “There is. The two teams are so big in English history and have had rivalries for many, many years.

“Every time I play against them, I understand that – since childhood – Arsenal fans and Man United fans always go to each other. I understand. It’s always a big, big game – and it will be on Sunday. I look forward to it and always I like to play such games.”