Manchester United vs Arsenal: Gunners’ Predicted Lineup
Arsenal play their penultimate game of the Premier League season against bitter rivals Manchester United. The Gunners will travel to face Louis Van Gaal’s men who have all but secured Champions League football for next season and the Red Devils will be looking to exact revenge against the Gunners who knocked them out in the FA Cup.
Arsenal will also have a new boy playing against his former club again, Welbeck did score against United in the FA Cup and he would be looking to make a mark against the club who though he was not good enough to play for them. Arsenal also have the cup final coming up , they would want to ensure they do not pick up any injuries. The battle will be intriguing in the game and we look ahead to this titanic clash by predicting the starting line-up for Arsenal.
David Ospina
A pretty decent first season for the Gunners, Ospina was not the first choice at the start but Szczesny’s errors have given the Colombian a chance and he has not let go.
Hector Bellerin
The young defender has become the first choice for Arsenal and he should continue in his role for the Gunners.
Per Mertesacker
This might be the last few games for Per at Arsenal, the German might be a little slow but he still is the most experienced defender at the club and he should continue in the heart of the defence.
Laurent Koscielny
The most reliable defender that Arsenal have, Koscielny should play a major role in the last few games of the season for the Gunners.
Nacho Monreal
Monreal might have played a few games as a centre back this season but playing as a right or left back is his forte and he has shown that he is one of the best players in that role.
Santi Cazorla
A different role from what he was known for but Cazorla playing in central midfield is not the worst thing in the world and this could be a litmus test for him in this role.
Francis Coquelin
The breakout performer for Arsenal this season, Coquelin has become that one defensive midfielder who isn’t fazed by anything and should be really up for this game as he tries to stamp his authority for the Gunners.
Aaron Ramsey
The Welsh midfielder prefers playing down the middle, but Cazorla’s recent performances as a CM are really good. Mostly, Ramsey will be deployed in the right wing.
Mesut Ozil
Ozil does need to pick up his form at the club, he hasn’t started this season well, but he is slowly regaining his form which he started his career with at Arsenal.
Alexis Sanchez
Sanchez would be looking to regain some of his form against Manchester United, the Chilean has slowed down in the latter half of the season and with the FA Cup final coming up, Arsenal need him to be at his best.
Olivier Giroud
Giroud might be assured of a starting place for the Gunners in their important games, he does have a better goal scoring record than the other strikers at the club and he should play against