Louis van Gaal and Arsene Wenger are going head to head for the second time this season…
Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United on Monday evening in the quarter finals of the FA Cup.
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Here are five key battles that could decide the encounter for either team…
5) Daley Blind vs Santi Cazorla
Blind offers crucial protection to Man United’s back three and he can’t give Cazorla any time to control the game if he wants to stop his side from conceding. The Spaniard’s form has dropped off a bit since the beginning of the year, but he is still capable of having an impact on the match.
4) Antonio Valencia vs Alexis Sanchez
It will be down to Valencia to stop the Gunners’ Chilean talisman on Monday, and it will be a tough task for the 29-year-old. However, if he does keep the former Barcelona player quiet then the North London club will be at a severe disadvantage.
3) David De Gea vs Olivier Giroud
The goalkeeper has been in amazing form for the Red Devils this season, and will have to stop Arsenal forward from carrying on his impressive form at Old Trafford. Giroud has scored five goals in his last seven Premier League appearances.
2) Angel Di Maria vs Francis Coquelin
With Di Maria struggling to make an impact in English football since arriving in the summer, Coquelin will likely be confident that he can keep the Argentine quiet. However, after being brought off early against Newcastle in mid-week, the ex-Real Madrid star may be fresh enough to play at his best.
1) Radamel Falcao vs Laurent Koscielny
With Robin van Persie still out injured, the Colombian will get yet another chance to impress against Arsene Wenger’s side.
Koscielny will hope the 29-year-old’s poor form continues in this huge fixture.