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The most anticipated tie of the FA Cup quarterfinals will see Manchester United take on Arsenal at Old Traffort. Huge game for both sides, as this is the only realistic chance for them to add some silverware this season – and a pretty big chance too, with the teams remaining in the competition being generally accessible.
United got a late and somewhat undeserved 1-0 win at Newcastle midweek and lost just 2 out of the last 22 matches, but the level of football is far from impressive. Despite Van Gaal’s comments that his lads are playing well, reality is that United is struggling and often has problems getting ahead, finishing off opponents. Still, they are playing better than earlier this season, when they defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates.
Arsenal’s results are actually fantastic lately, 10 wins in the last 12 matches, but the Gunners were defeated in the most important of those 12 games (Tottenham, Arsenal). In a similar fashion with United, they are getting results without playing great football, but they do look more sharp and better organized than the Red Devils.
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Team news & lineups:
Lous van Gaal can field his best lineup today as the only injured player is Robin van Persie. Arsenal continues to miss Diaby, Debuchy, Arteta, Wilshere, Flamini and possibly Paulista. Ramsey might return in the starting lineup.
Manchester United: De Gea – Smalling, Evans, Rojo – Valencia, Herrera, Blind, Young – Rooney, Di Maria – Falcao
Arsenal: Szczesny – Gibbs, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Bellerin – Ramsey, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ozil, Sanchez – Giroud
Arsenal seems to be playing better football and is more consistent, they also improved their traditionally bad results against top teams this season, but United has home court advantage and is healthier. It really looks like a draw might be the most probable result as no side has any real advantage over the other. With so much on the line, I would not be surprised if both sides will settle for a draw and a replay at the Emirates, but there`s also the chance for Arsenal to snatch a win if they are effective in front of goal. My tip is Draw Arsenal no bet – which is similar to draw no bet, except we win with a draw and get our money back if Arsenal wins. Prediction: Manchester United – Arsenal 1-1.
Pick: Arsenal no bet – Draw
Odds: 2.25 @ Ladbrokes
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 8.75
Event date: 9 March
