FA Cup: Manchester United v Arsenal preview

In a game that could very well produce the eventual winner, Manchester United will welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford in a mouthwatering FA Cup quarter-final on March 12th.

Manchester United are always an intimidating team to face, but after looking invincible for so much of the season, their form has dipped at a time when they may need it most. An embarrassing loss to Wolves, a laboured victory over Crawley Town, and a crucial defeat to Chelsea may suggest it is a good time to face the red devils. Upcoming games against Liverpool and Marseille could also mean Sir Alex Ferguson may take his eye off the FA Cup.

Arsenal are also in an erratic run of form. A team that beat Barcelona could only draw with Leyton Orient in the FA Cup four days later. They may have smashed Orient 5-0 in the replay at the Emirates, but only after a devastating loss to Birmingham in the Carling Cup Final. Similar to United, the Gunners also have a huge match four days before the quarter-final with a visit to Barcelona.

Manchester United play to win in every competition, but it may be that Arsenal can spring a surprise as they are desperate to win some silverware. Both teams are fighting hard in the league and it could well be that whoever rolls the dice and brings out the big players, rather than too many reserves, will progress to the semi-finals.

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