Leaders Arsenal face United test as City search for spark

Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they look to stay clear of a faltering chasing pack.

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The Gunners have been held to O-O draws in their past two league matches, against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, but title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa have failed to take advantage.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains under intense pressure despite an encouraging midweek win against Borussia Dortmund as he prepares to face lowly Burnley.

On paper, Arsenal will not be sweating too much ahead of the visit of Manchester United but they will be wary of the club's new-manager-bounce under Michael Carrick.

United were transformed in last week's 2-0 win against Manchester City - Carrick's first game in his second spell in temporary charge-producing a performance full of attacking verve.

But the fifth-placed Red Devils have struggled for consistency this season apart from a three-game winning run in October, they have failed to win consecutive games in the league.

United's attacking numbers have been impressive since manager Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier this month, but the Gunners have not conceded a single shot on target in their past two league matches.