Cazorla vs Matic
The midfield battle is going to be crucial to the result of the outcome. Mourinho’s tactics marked Yaya Toure out of the game against Manchester City and he is likely to employ similar tactics against Arsenal. Nemanja Matic will once again be tasked with a similar role of shackling Arsenal’s midfield creators, mainly Santi Cazorla.
Cazorla has moved back into a more central role since the injury to Mesut Ozil and without the responsibility of tracking back and helping out the left back, Cazorla will have more chance to influence the game in dangerous areas. The winner of the battle between Cazorla and Matic is likely to decide the outcome of the game.