3 things Arsenal must do to win against Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United has probably been one of the most exciting fixtures in the history of English football. These two teams are arch-rivals and the fans just cannot see the other side bagging a win. Be it FA Cup, EFL or Premier League, a game between these two always go houseful!
Lately, Manchester United have been on incredible form as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over just a couple of months ago, and they are on a hot winning streak. Ole has won 7 out of his 7 games as a Manchester United manager, and he certainly will wish to extend his record for a couple of more games.
On the other hand, Arsenal lost to West Ham a few days back, but they came up big at home against Chelsea, strolling past their London rivals with two goals to nil, and taking away the three points as well. Both the teams are known for their success in FA Cup, as Arsenal are the side to have won the cup 13 times, one more than Manchester United.
So, what should Arsenal do to break Ole's hundred percent win record and soldier to the next round in the competition? For that, we have to take a look at Manchester United's team shape and style.
#3 Offer Pogba with no space to play the ball
The lesser Paul Pogba plays with the ball, the better for Arsenal.
Under Ole, Pogba has been the main man who has been assigned with the duties to create as well as score, and he has been in scintillating form under his new gaffer. He has been a key player for Manchester United and has found his feet at Old Trafford, after disappointing his former manager Jose Mourinho.
To stop United from attacking, the Arsenal midfielders will have to close Pogba down everytime he receives the ball. The Frenchman is an incredible long-ball provider and with quick wingers like Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, Emery's men will have to be on their toes all the time.
Unai Emery will likely prefer a 4-4-2 diamond, as he did against Chelsea last weekend. Pogba plays through the centre and Unai must put a marker on him everytime United starts the attack.
Pogba has been controlling the midfield like a boss in every game, home or away, and it will be a huge task for the likes of Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka to keep him silent.