5 players who will have a definitive say in the Arsenal vs Manchester United match

Modified May 07, 2017 06:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United (L) and Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (R) both look on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — The two foes go head-to-head once more

#2 Ander Herrera

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Ander Herrera of Manchester United celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on April 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Herrera has been one of United’s best players this season

Herrera has been one of the league's best midfielders this season. With more interceptions to his name (80) than PFA player of the year N'Golo Kante (79), the Spaniard is invaluable to a Manchester United midfield crying out for dynamism.

His marking out of Eden Hazard in the league clash against Chelsea caught the attention, but Herrera has been quietly brilliant all season. “He knows that he is having a phenomenal season for us,” Mourinho said back in December.

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In Arsenal's new formation, he will be directly matching up against Sanchez and Ozil. Marking the duo will be a tricky task; but Herrera has proven his mettle in important clashes against Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool. His defensive nous and positioning could be key to keeping out Arsenal; but just as important, it could be key to the licence Pogba gets to run the game from midfield.

Edited by Staff Editor