It’s seven-four in one side’s favour, but which one…?
With Manchester United hosting Arsenal in Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final tie, here’s a combined XI of the two sides based on recent form, with some big names and expensive signings missing out…
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GK: David de Gea
Comfortably in ahead of Arsenal’s stand-in goalkeeper David Ospina, David de Gea has been one of the best in Europe in this position this season.
DR: Hector Bellerin
A talented young right-back, Hector Bellerin certainly looks a better option than the likes of Rafael or Antonio Valencia right now.
DL: Kieran Gibbs
A top left-back, Kieran Gibbs gets in narrowly ahead of Ashley Young, who has impressed in his new role this season.
DC: Laurent Koscielny
An under-rated centre-back, Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny is the preferred option here in what has been a problem position for United.
DC: Marcos Rojo
A great signing who certainly looks a better option than Per Mertesacker, Marcos Rojo partners the Arsenal ace at the back.
DM: Francis Coquelin
A surprise performer for Arsenal this season, young defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin is certainly one of the in-form players going into this Monday’s FA Cup clash.
MC: Daley Blind
Another player impressing in a breakthrough season, Daley Blind has settled in brilliantly at Manchester United since joining from Ajax in the summer.
MC: Santi Cazorla
On his day, one of the best playmakers in the Premier League, and Santi Cazorla has really upped his game in recent months for the Gunners.
AMC: Mesut Ozil
A player looking much improved since returning from injury, Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil is certainly in ahead of former Real Madrid team-mate Angel Di Maria.
FC: Wayne Rooney
Showing what he can do when played upfront, Wayne Rooney was back amongst the goals against Sunderland and has been a real leader for United this season.
FC: Olivier Giroud
Despite an awful performance against AS Monaco, Olivier Giroud has responded superbly since then and has had a far better season than the highly disappointing Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie this term.
