What used to be our biggest game of the season has somewhat lost it's sting in recent years due to the growing gap in quality between ourselves and, what used to be, our most fierce rivals.
Despite recording a 1-0 win over United courtesy of an Aaron Ramsey strike back in May, our preparations for Sunday's clash are somewhat hampered this time around with
Kieran Gibbs, Sebastien Squillaci, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Nicklas Bendtner ruled out on the treatment table and Alex Song, Emmanuel Frimpong and Gervinho missing out through suspension.
Laurent Koscileny and Tomas Rosicky are fit though Thomas Vermaelen faces a late fitness test.
Wenger has promised an improved performance as we look to make ground on United, who so far have six from a possible six. The signings of Phil Jones and in particular Ashley Young, have looked inspired moves, whilst Chris Smalling continues to excel in his new right-back role and Tom Cleverley adds creativity to the United midfield.
If there is a weak are to pinpoint, it perhaps comes in the form of David De Gea. The new keeper has looked far from convincing so far, making high profile errors against both Man City and West Brom, and then again flapping at various shots against Tottenham on Monday night.
We're due a win at Old Trafford with our last coming there in 2006; a 1-0 win courtesy of now Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
On current form, I'm not expecting anything. But here's hoping we're all pleasantly suprised!
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