BRAZILIAN superstar Casemiro has been the driving force in Manchester United's resurgence - but he is set miss the trip to Arsenal.
Casemiro had a stuttured start to life at Old Trafford as Erik Ten Hag opted to use him off the bench in his first couple of appearances.
But the former Real Madrid midfielder staked his claim in the starting eleven before quickly becoming a fan favourite having contributed highly to United's recent success.
The defensive rock is undoubtedly one of the first names on Ten Hag's team sheet - especially for crucial matches.
However, the United gaffer will be forced to be without Casemiro when they take on league leaders Arsenal.
The Brazilian international picked up a fifth yellow card of the season during United's draw with Crystal Palace.
And the rules state that should a player accumulate five yellow cards before the half-way point of the season, then they will serve a one match ban.
What has been said?
Manchester United fans are fearing that the absence of Casemiro could be damming on their chances of beating table-topping Arsenal.
But the Red Devils boss has reminded everyone that his side were able to beat the Gunners without Casemiro last year.
Ten Hag said: "Last time we beat Arsenal without Casemiro.
"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."
Lapcdeikr
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why not please casemiro
Rizbikps
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wow that's great line up
Kohabcelrs
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we need casemiro on that game
Sazbkopruy
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they many players to fill up the gaps so u can use them
setceklouy
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united have already played there half matches which is 19 so I don't think the rule should affect him it totally rubbish and we have already played arsenal once this season
united just play his half match of the season brs
Zuwabeo
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this is how únited do for arsenal march
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Wow you have a good sense of football
Mitaklptuz
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united have already played there half matches which is 19 so I don't think the rule should affect him it totally rubbish and we have already played arsenal once this season
momenhuda
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He got unnecessary yellow card.
sakajr87
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sup lads this casemiero didn't play the first leg stuff is dumb don't forget partey didn't as well and it was lokonga that day I'm still sticking with 50 50 in that game tho
and when we win the league u will cry
Resaemntz
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this is how to united do for Arsenal march
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Garnacho for antony
Resaemntz
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sup lads this casemiero didn't play the first leg stuff is dumb don't forget partey didn't as well and it was lokonga that day I'm still sticking with 50 50 in that game tho
sunday will come u will crying again🤣
sakajr87
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sup lads this casemiero didn't play the first leg stuff is dumb don't forget partey didn't as well and it was lokonga that day I'm still sticking with 50 50 in that game tho
tiwbdknsy
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very good the rule says five yellow cards one match suspension no problem we accept all good but there is the offside rule u did not touch the ball your team mate who is onside scores the goal u in offside position did not touch anyone not the ball it's a goal but Akanji and Guardiola wants it be be changed and also Dermot Gallagher u see what goes around comes around don't always talk too much and accept like others do
Howcdems
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this is how únited do for arsenal march
Howcdems
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this is how to united do for Arsenal march
Bebbeimnpt
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who is this so call idiotic party
Yapbdmnos
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perhaps that did United a favour ...did not think he will finish that game without getting two yellows
Yapbdmnos
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Well, it's still a match that will be full of great doings. Casemiro wasn't there in the first leg too and we all know what happened. Although it's an advantage for Arsenal, but anything can happen as far as football is concerned
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just as there was no Partey in that first match ..
NazmiDybala
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ready to die ten hag hahhaahah #COYG[Comeon]
MooneyMatterOkoli
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playing or not playing it's all smile
DonJB
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So we are going to the Emirates to be thumped, huh? Well, let all the players beware of three things: 1.Martinelli on the left wing is a real threat. 2.Saka on the right wing is a deadly threat. 3. Pot shots from Partte, Øodegard and Ketia are serious threats. Ignore these and we shall be a laughing stock again!
You talk too much wait till the game is over and speak freely bcoz what you say will haunt you if the results will not be on your side
Yuzacikmst
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So we are going to the Emirates to be thumped, huh? Well, let all the players beware of three things: 1.Martinelli on the left wing is a real threat. 2.Saka on the right wing is a deadly threat. 3. Pot shots from Partte, Øodegard and Ketia are serious threats. Ignore these and we shall be a laughing stock again!
voselmnosu
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is beating Arsenal winning the league ? no , and you can't say you will beat Arsenal or maybe it's a way of excusing yourself when you loose the to Arsenal side
widcdknopr
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you a very stupid asking us
charitywale
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Well, it's still a match that will be full of great doings. Casemiro wasn't there in the first leg too and we all know what happened. Although it's an advantage for Arsenal, but anything can happen as far as football is concerned
InnocentTeddy
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you got no news af?
ManUnited-Red
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This is worse decision tbh, not in a big game 😪
Popskull954
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