Erik ten Hag is sure that Manchester United can overcome Arsenal without Casemiro, pointing out that they did so previously.Manchester United suffered a setback when Casemiro received his fifth yellow card of the season against Crystal Palace, putting him out of Sunday’s title match against Arsenal.
United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, was quick to point out that his team has already beaten Arsenal this season, despite Casemiro’s late substitution.
“Last time we beat Arsenal without Casemiro,” Ten Hag told Sky Sports. “This time we’ll have to do the same. Casemiro is obviously a really important player for us and he is one of the reasons that we are in the position that we are now. We have a squad and we have to fill that gap and make a proper plan and the squad has to fill it. As a team, we already showed how to beat Arsenal.”
Casemiro has been a key part of Manchester United’s push up the table since adjusting into life in the Premier League, helping them become unlikely title contenders.
Ten Hag must now assess his choices for replacing the Brazilian against Arsenal’s fluid midfield, with Scott McTominay or Fred set to come in.
All eyes will be on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon to see what the newest installment of the Arsenal vs. Manchester United rivalry has in store, with the Gunners presently leading the table by eight points.
Casemiro will serve his one-match suspension and be ready for United’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
