EPL: Manchester United v Arsenal preview

Manchester United v Arsenal preview

Arsene Wenger may be tempted to rest several key players on his final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal manager.

The Gunners boss has the prospect of a Europa League semi-final second leg at Atletico Madrid to contend with on Thursday, with extra pressure on his side after they were held to a late draw on Thursday night.

It will be Wenger's final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal boss, live on Sunday, with the end of his 22-year reign in north London now in sight next month.

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United will give Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger a respectful send off when they meet at Old Trafford this Sunday

Old adversary Jose Mourinho, who the Frenchman has faced 18 times as manager, previously called him a "voyeur" and "specialist in failure" as the two exchanged verbal insults ahead of previous encounters.

But the Manchester United manager, who last week called Wenger a friend, said he now regretted the comments.

He said: "We had big matches, big fights, so thank you so much for that. Regret? Little negative episodes, yes I do.

"There were little things where it would be obviously better without them - you know, some gestures, some words, it would obviously be better without it.

"I feel better now without it, no doubts about it."

Sergio Romero remains the only absentee as Manchester United prepare to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

The back-up goalkeeper remains absent with a knee injury sustained on international duty with Argentina last month.

Antonio Valencia has overcome a muscle complaint sustained in last weekend's FA Cup semi-final win against Tottenham.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's recovery comes a little too late to face the club he left in January, while Mohemed Elneny is also sidelined with ligament damage.

Santi Cazorla was pictured warming up on the pitch at the Emirates ahead of their 1-1 draw with Atletico on Thursday, but is still some way from being fit to play.