Casemiro will not square up against Thomas Partey in Sunday's heavyweight clash between Arsenal and Manchester United due to suspension.
It means Rio Ferdinand's previous comments that the Brazilian would "wipe the floor" with the Gunners midfielder will not be tested at the Emirates. Casemiro, a summer recruit from Real Madrid, is having a huge influence on the Red Devils as they continue to rise up the table.
A run of five wins on the bounce was halted on Wednesday night as Crystal Palace secured a late draw. It was a double blow at Selhurst Park as Casemiro was given a yellow card, which will rule him out of the trip to north London this weekend.
