Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has declared his sides’ readiness to face Arsenal in their premier league opener at Old Trafford on Sunday, Softfootball reports.
The club’s former captain is confident that the Red Devils are well prepare despite acknowledging the fact that the Gunners are a very formidable side.
Mikel Arteta’s men have finished second in three consecutive seasons and are hot favourites to win the premier league this season while Manchester United finished 15th last term and even lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.
Speaking to the United’s official club media, Maguire hopes that the luck of the first Match-Dy will shine upon the Red Devils like it has happened during his time at the club.
He said:
“You always get excited with that first game. But you [also] know it’s a big game. Arsenal are top team, one of the best teams in the Premier League and we’ve always had great rivalries with them.
“I think Sunday at Old Trafford, I’m sure it’ll be sunny again and it always is on that first day. We’ve had some good memories on the first day at Old Trafford since I’ve been here.
“I can remember my debut against Chelsea and we played Leeds as well, so it’s been an amazing experience.
“It’s an amazing stadium, it’s going to be an amazing atmosphere. We’ve prepared well and now we’ve just got this last week to get through and prepare as well as we can and go into the game.
“Throughout pre-season you’re always thinking about that first game and it’s really important that you’re ready for that first game. As a footballer, it’s probably the most nervous you are for a game but also the one that you most looking forward to as well.
“So, a lot of emotion into the game and like I said it’s a perfect fixture for us. A big game, big occasion and hopefully we can step up.”
Maguire made his Manchester United debut in 2019 against Chelsea and the Red Devils hammered the Blues 4-0 in that encounter. After Covid-19, the English defender was also part of the squad that beat Leeds United 5-2 at Old Trafford in the first game back at a full Old Trafford in 2021.
