EPL 2016/17: Arsenal vs Manchester United, Combined XI

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 609115656 and 632284824) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (L) and  Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United.  Arsenal and Manchester United meet in a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on May 7, 2017 in London,England.   ***LEFT IMAGE*** NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester United at Bet365 Stadium on January 21, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Old foes meet again in an all-important Premier League clash

Centre midfield: Ander Herrera (Manchester United)

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 is turning into a big game player for United

The Spaniard has been colossal for the Red Devils this season and can be said as the second most important player for Jose Mourinho behind the obvious, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Herrera has become a fan favourite at Old Trafford and has delivered the goods consistently.

In the big games, Herrera has done justice to the faith shown in him by the manager which was evident in the game against Chelsea. The nitpicky midfielder man marked Eden Hazard out of the game and will be employed to do the same against Alexis Sanchez.

Centre midfield: Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

VIGO, SPAIN - MAY 04:  Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League semi final, first leg match between Celta Vigo and Manchester United at the Estadio Balaidos on May 4, 2017 in Vigo, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Paul Pogba ran the show against Celta Vigo

After a slow and an inconsistent start, Paul Labile Pogba is slowly getting used to the demands of the Premier League. His recent performance against Celta Vigo in the Europa League was reminiscent of his Juventus days as the Frenchman completely bossed the midfield cauldron.

A similar type of work rate and execution will be needed against Arsenal as selecting Pogba is an easy choice over the underperforming Arsenal stars like Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka.

Centre midfield: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 17:  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal arrives prior to the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Arsenal at Riverside Stadium on April 17, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Englishman has been in fine form recently

This is a surprising inclusion in the midfield but a well-deserved one for Chamberlain. He has been one of the best Arsenal players this season and deserves a place in the lineup. He has been deployed at right back, in the midfield, as a number 10 and also as a winger in this season and "the Ox" has gone on to prove his worth wherever the team needed him to play.

He has started to come off age and has been playing like a matured player. From the midfield, Chamberlain can provide the necessary pace that is needed to give problems for the opposition.

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