This fixture is still proof that the FA CUP isn't quite yet dead as some would have you believe. The massive hype and expectation that has suddenly surrounded this tie you'd be forgiven to think both teams where meeting in the Champions League Quarter-finals instead of the FA CUP. Its perhaps the only realistic chance for silverware for both clubs and so its win or bust territory tonight.
Gooners as you'd expect have been the more vocal in the build up to this game, talks of Revenge and breaking the jinx of not winning against United in God knows how long is front burner stuff on social media. I agree this is not unexpected in the wake of a massive game like this, and you might say it adds to the excitement of the night but i remain a firm believer in letting the feet do the talking.
So who's the form team? Both have been in what you can describe as decent form United have won 7 of their last 10 in all comps drawing 3 and losing 1. Arsenal on the other hand has won 8 out of their last 10 losing 2 in the process. Seasoned followers of this two teams know records will count for little today,both teams will fight to the death to stay alive in this competition.Whoever scores first will certainly have an advantage, so its all delicately poised. Rooney has been our tormentor-in-chief in this fixture regardless if he enters the game in fine or rotten form. Some thing about this fixture just ignites the animal in him and we will do well to shackle him for the entire game. On our part we need to make our whole the sum of its parts. Play intelligently, watch our backs (even if we go behind and are chasing the game) and do the basics well. If we can manage this, we will win. C'mon Arsenal
