Sunday’s football tips: Arsenal win with under 3.5 goals looks good at 7/5 as they battle Red Devils

Fahad Umar
January 24, 2026
2:28 pm

Arsenal are now red-hot favourites for the Premier League title and their price will probably drop again if they can see off Manchester United at the Emirates today.

This is shaping up to be a memorable season for the Gunners, with Mikel Arteta’s men still in with a chance of an unprecedented Quadruple as we head into February.

The one prize they crave more than any other is the Premier League crown and they can restore their seven-point lead with a win over the Red Devils.

Arsenal vs Manchester United top betting tips

Manchester United head into this game in good spirits after a thrilling derby win last weekend in Michael Carrick’s first game in charge.

They look much more comfortable after being freed from Ruben Amorim’s system but getting a result at the Emirates still looks like a tall order.

The Gunners have yet to lose at home this season, with only Manchester City and champions Liverpool avoiding defeat at the Emirates in the league.

The midweek Champions League trip to Milan may have taken something out of Arsenal so I’m going for a home win with under 3.5 goals at 7/5 with Ladbrokes.

This used to be one of the spiciest fixtures in English football when both teams were battling it out for the big prizes.

That same edge isn’t there now but it should still be keenly contested and a double on Kobbie Mainoo and Declan Rice each committing a foul pays 133/100 at Ladbrokes.

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Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s title hopes suffered a blow last weekend and they now have a tough game on the road in Newcastle as they bid to stay within touching distance of leaders Arsenal.

Unai Emery’s men had the chance to go second last Sunday but fluffed their lines as they crashed to a 1-0 home defeat against Everton.

They bounced back with a Europa League win away to Fenerbache but St James’ Park is one of the last places you want to visit after a draining Thursday night trip to Turkey.

Newcastle battered PSV 3-0 on Tyneside in midweek to seal a place in the Champions League knockouts and their home form has been strong.

So the Magpies look decent value at 21/20 with Unibet, although they look set to be without inspirational captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Villa will still be a tough but to crack and I’m expecting this one to be close. The half-time draw pays 7/5 at Unibet and that looks like a decent option.

Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic

It’s a massive day in the SPFL Premiership title race as leaders Hearts look to move nine points clear of champions Celtic with a win at Tynecastle.

The Jambos have already beaten the Hoops twice this season, with victories in Brendan Rodgers’ final game at the helm and Wilfied Nancy’s dugout debut.

Now they need to face a Martin O’Neill side and the veteran has made Celtic far more resolute, losing just once across his two stints as interim boss.

But O’Neill’s men played for an hour with 10 men in Bologna on Thursday night and that tough shift could be a factor.

Hearts are missing key players Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime but have decent enough replacements so look good at 11/10 with SkyBet to win either half.

This one could be spicy and I like the 3/1 on offer at SkyBet for Celtic stopper Liam Scales to go into the book.