Manchester United vs Arsenal preview

March 8, 2015
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Manchester United vs ArsenalPremier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal will be vying for the final place in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Monday’s game at Old Trafford tipped to be an entertaining affair.

The Red Devils have experienced plenty of problems since Louis van Gaal took over the reigns, but the most important thing is they are on course for a top 4 finish.

Team’s performances of late have been far from impressive, and Manchester United clearly need to raise their form if they are to turn this season into a success.

The Red Devils were pretty fortunate to defeat Newcastle United on the road, but they will have bigger fish to fry when they host Arsenal at Old Trafford.

But, with United winning nine of last ten home matches in all competitions, they can be backed at 2.50 (3/2) to win the game in ninety minutes.

Louis van Gaal welcomed back Michael Carrick at St James Park, but the England midfielder might not be fit enough to start against Arsenal.

Luke Shaw returns to the side, but Robin van Persie and Jonny Evans miss out through injury and suspension respectively.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): De Gea – Valencia, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw – Herrera, Blind – Di Maria, Mata, Young – Rooney.

Having ended an eight-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the FA Cup last season, Arsenal are now in a good position to defend the title.

The Gunners eased off to the quarter-finals by defeating Hull City, Brighton and Middlesbrough, and they are 2.00 (1/1) to eliminate Manchester United as well.

Arsenal go into the clash at Old Trafford in excellent spirits, having further improved their chances with an away win over QPR.

Arsene Wenger’s charges have been in great form of late, winning ten of last twelve matches on all fronts, and they will fancy their chances of extending the impressive run.

January recruit Gabriel Paulista is out with a hamstring problem, but Nacho Monreal and Wojciech Szczesny face fitness tests.

Arsene Wenger is expected to make several changes to his starting line-up, with Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tipped to start.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Szczesny – Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal – Ozil, Flamini, Chamberlain – Sanchez, Giroud, Welbeck.

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