3. Arsenal’s midfield superiority
Arsenal have one of the best midfield’s in the Premier League containing the likes of Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, and it is highly unlikely that they would put in two deplorable performances back to back. Even though they are missing the grit of Mathieu Flamini in the centre of the park, they have enough quality in the squad to cope with his absence.
United lack pace in the middle of the park, and Arsenal’s 3-man central midfield has the perfect chance to dominate the game and pass United out of the game. Juan Mata can be a dangerous customer, but if United fail to keep the ball, Arsenal will be safe from his ball playing abilities. However, they will have to ensure that they do not give away cheap possession like they did in the first half against Liverpool.