Edu ready to meet United test head-on

EDU is ready to withstand any physical challenge to Arsenal’s record-breaking attempt against Manchester United this weekend as the two sides lock horns for the first time since their Old Trafford melee.

However, the Arsenal midfielder insists the Gunners must put aside any thoughts of the ugly confrontation at Old Trafford and simply concentrate on the game.

If Arsenal can avoid defeat against United, they would not only knock their main rivals out of the title race by at least holding onto their 12-point lead over them, they would also set a new top-flight record of having gone 30 games from the start of the season without a league defeat.