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'Manchester United can be a big threat'

Manchester United's forwards have forged a strong understanding that makes them a real threat in the Premier League, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who will take his team to Old Trafford today.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrates with teammates after scoring.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrates with teammates after scoring. ( Getty Images)

Manchester United's forwards have forged a strong understanding that makes them a real threat in the Premier League, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who will take his team to Old Trafford today.

United's front three of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood combined for 62 goals in all competitions last season and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bolstered their attack by signing Uruguay international Edinson Cavani last month.

With Daniel James and Odion Ighalo also in their ranks, Arteta said United have the options to change their style. "They create really good relationships and they're all very different. They glide together, have really good understanding on the pitch," Arteta said.

"Since the lockdown, Ole has managed to improve that a lot and you can see that at the end of [last] season, the amount of goals and types of goals they were scoring."

United are 15th on the table with seven points from five games, two points behind 11th-placed Arsenal, who have played a game more.

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