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Boost for Man Utd as Martial, Matic & Herrera back for Arsenal clash

  /  autty

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Anthony Martial is available for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Arsenal.

The Frenchman has been out of action since suffering a groin injury in the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain back on February 12.

He has thus missed the club's last five matches in all competitions, including the remarkable second-leg victory over PSG, that saw Marcus Rashford crash home a stoppage-time penalty to send Solskjaer's side through.

But he is now back in contention and available to face the Gunners in what could be a crucial fixture in the race to finish in the top four.

United currently occupy fourth spot but are only a point ahead of Unai Emery's side, where a win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday would significantly boost their chances of finishing in the Champions League spots.

As well as positive news regarding Martial's fitness, Solskjaer revealed that one of Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic should also be back, while Eric Bailly is fit despite being withdrawn in the first half of the win over PSG.

The interim United manager told reporters in Friday's press briefing: "Eric [Bailly]'s fine, Anthony [Martial] will be available and hopefully we'll have Nemanja [Matic] or Ander [Herrera] as well.

"So we're looking better for it. They just need to have another couple of days' training with the team. They've done well in their recovery work."

"I love managing these boys, I love working here, and I'm just doing the best I can every single day."

United also have Paul Pogba available for selection, after the midfielder missed the magnificent win in Paris due to a European suspension.

"Paul was over there training with us and in the dressing room and the meetings, so he wanted to be a part of that game," explained Solskjaer. "It's great that he had a couple of days off after Southampton, so it was the least he could do!"

Questioned about the fatigue that the epic win against PSG might leave in the legs of United’s players, Ole was positive, and noted Arsenal’s exertions on Thursday evening against Rennes.

"We're alright," stated Solskjaer. "Arsenal played 24 hours later than us and, of course, it will be tougher for them, so we'll be ready for Sunday, definitely."