Welcome to Extratips, football fans! Today, we're diving into the upcoming clash between Manchester United and Arsenal on August 17, 2025, at 15:30 in England's Premier League. Both teams are firing on all cylinders, but Arsenal currently sit just a point below league leaders Liverpool. Arsenal’s form is WWDLD, while Manchester Utd edges with WLLLD — so both are hungry for the win but are prone to inconsistency. Looking at the odds, Bet365’s prices give us a little hint: a home win has a solid 3.20, a draw is at 3.40, and an away win is at 2.20 — meaning the bookies lean slightly towards Arsenal but see Manchester United as serious contenders. Arsenal boasts the second spot with 74 points, with a strong recent record, while Manchester Utd’s 66 points put them in 15th but have shown sparks of brilliance at Old Trafford. Their recent head-to-head shows a 1-1 draw in March and a live match ongoing today, hinting at a close encounter. Last five home games for United show a mix of wins, a draw, and a loss, while Arsenal’s away trips have been relatively solid with more wins than defeats. Arsenal’s top guns like Odegaard and Saka seem back in form, but Utd’s counter-attacks could be lethal if their midfield clicks. Key factors? Injuries and squad rotation, plus the tactical battle between Arteta and Ten Hag. One angle? Will Arsenal’s relentless attacking style break United’s stubborn defense? Or perhaps the game turns on set-pieces. Expect a tight, high-energy match with chances for both sides. Here are my predictions: 1) Arsenal to win, both teams to score, over 2.5 goals; 2) Manchester United to grab a draw, both teams to score, over 2.5; 3) Arsenal to win, no, under 2.5 goals. Buckle up, this one promises fireworks!