This season's most anticipated matchup will take place at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as the two front-runners for the Premier League title face off.

Sitting pretty at the top of the table with a slender lead in goals scored, Arsenal welcome archrivals Manchester United to break a deadlock in points.

Wenger's young prodigies were hunky-dory with last week's draw in Anfield, but they sent a redoubtable message to the Red Devils via their fatal football against Liverpool:

"Be afraid, very afraid."

Indeed, Arsenal's slick passing, ruthless attack, and rock-solid defence have been the catalysts of their success this season. With Gunners lynchpin Cesc Fabregas firing on all cylinders, United should expect nothing but an acid test from the Saturday showdown.

But why are we only praising Arsenal? United have scored 16 goals in their last four games, have the most clean sheets in the EPL to date, and boast the best attacking partnership of the '07-'08 season.

It's time for the critics to zip their mouths, because Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez have cohered fantastically, scoring 10 goals between them.

They have the same traits—attacking, fierce, and massive—but in recent games Tevez has curtailed his attacking prowess and rediscovered himself as more of a playmaker than a striker.

Newcomers Nani and Anderson have proved their worth in the starting 11—their crafty assists have provided many goals for United. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to shine this season, scoring only six goals so far.

Ronaldo's undoubtedly playing wonderful football, as always—but he's nowhere near last season's eye-catching form. If he wants to contend for the PFA Player of the Year Award with Fabregas, somebody needs to tell him to unveil himself!

Given the loads of talent at United's disposal, what line of action must they employ to scoff at the red-faced Gooners? Will it be an intermittent, ruthless attack, striking the iron when it's hot—or scoring once and concentrating on a rock-steady defence?

Only ardent watchers of United's football this season realize the congruency of my scenarios. From my viewpoint, Arsenal has displayed a blend of these tactics in their play thus far—and since one diamond can cut another, United can, and should, mirror Arsenal throughout the game if want to get the better of the table-toppers.

If they conform to the same tactics, will the game end in a stalemate?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed—if either of the diamonds are sharper, do you know how deep the cut will be?