FA Cup 2018/19 | Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United: 6 Men who were brilliant for Solskjaer

#2 Ander Herrera

Herrera lead from the front

Herrera is always the bundle of energy in the middle of the park and it was no different against Arsenal. However, it was his commitment and desire that urged United on in the game.

The idea was simple. United were supposed to soak in the pressure and then use that as a springboard in the counter. And Herrera's prime job was to find that moment to initiate the springboard jump.

He had a brilliant Matic for company and together, the two of them closed down the gaps in the middle and gave Arsenal little time on the ball. Herrera wasn't just winning the ball, he was making an important decision when on the ball.

The Spaniard took stock of the proceeding and then distributed his passes accordingly. He laid the ball back for his defences or played a few square passes when keeping the ball was the requirement of the game. But he also had the cleverness to find that one swift pass that initiated the breakaway.

When Lukaku stayed up, Herrera drifted to the side and helped Young deal with the Gunners attack. As Arsenal piled the bodies forward, he guarded his box, pacing side to side and closing down every loose ball. And when United went ahead in the counter, he always gave them an option to fall back on.

Herrera's brilliance on the field made Solskjaer's tactics effective and helped United win the game.