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Mikel Arteta ‘will be dancing round his living room’ according to Jamie Redknapp after watching Casemiro pick up a booking for Manchester United in the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. Arsenal will face the Red Devils at the Emirates this weekend but the Brazilian will be suspended after picking up five yellows over the course of the season. 

The first half went well for United with Bruno Fernandes giving his side the lead after 44 minutes. The Red Devils were unable to add to their advantage but looked to be in control of the game until Casemiro’s yellow card with 10 minutes to go. Michael Olise levelled the scoring in injury time with a fantastic free-kick as Erik ten Hag’s men were unable to grasp the opportunity to go second in the Premier League. 

Casemiro’s booking means he will be suspended for Sunday’s huge match at the Emirates. There are few players in the United squad capable of replicating the Brazilian’s skill set in what will come as a big boost for Arteta and his Arsenal team.

Now Redknapp has claimed the Spaniard will be ‘dancing around his living room’ as a result of the news as he looks to maintain his side’s lead at the top of the table.

Speaking after the match Ten Hag refused to blame the midfielder for his yellow card suggesting it may just have been a natural reaction. 

“I think it was instinctive,” the Dutchman told Sky Sports. “He went for the ball. I think he missed the ball but it’s quite clear it was also a situation on our right side that could have been a dangerous situation. So you want to stop it and that was his reaction.” 

He later added: “Last time we beat Arsenal, we did it without Casimiro so this time we’ll have to do the same.” 

Arsenal vs Manchester United will kick-off at 4.30pm on Sunday at the Emirates with the game broadcast live on Sky Sports.