Red Devils ‘will be ready for showdown with Gunners’

ALAN SMITH has warned Arsenal that Manchester United will be ready and waiting when the Gunners juggernaut rumbles into Old Trafford on October 24.

Even at this early stage of the season, the clash is developing must-win proportions for the hosts, whose title aspirations are being hindered by a glut of draws.

Sunday’s 1-1 stalemate with Middlesbrough was their fourth in eight Premiership outings so far and while it actually took United into fourth spot in the table, they are nine points adrift of Arsene Wenger’s side and seven adrift of second-placed Chelsea.