The gunners will soon be taking part in what could be a season defining game when they travel to play Manchester United in the F.A cup this weekend. Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager, has admitted that a win at Old Trafford would be a, “Much needed morale boost.” This game is vital for both clubs’ seasons, not because it is a chance to play in the F.A cup semi final but because who ever wins this tie will have the edge when they meet in the league; and the league match between the two clubs is sure to decide who will win the title.
Both sides are struggling with some injuries to big players which is bound to make the fixture a battle of wits between the two managers. Arsenal’s injury list includes Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song, Thomas Vermaelen, (Who has not played for Arsenal since August) Theo Walcott, Lukasz Fabianski, Wojciech Szczesny and Robin Van Persie is also not 100% fit. Manchester United’s injury list is considerably shorter but still has some big names; the following players either are out of the match or are not 100% fit: Rio Ferdinand, Nani, Nemanja Vidic and Antonio Valencia. I believe the most effective midfield for Arsenal on Saturday would involve playing Nasri in a more central position while Wilshere plays further wide. I hope that it will be a good match but it is a fixture that tends to lack goals so my prediction is 1-0 to United.
Written by Thomas Munson
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