Manchester United vs Arsenal: Three player battles that will decide the match

Juan Mata v/s Nacho Monreal

Juan Mata, according to many, has been Manchester United’s best player in the Premier League this season. The fact that he is now a regular starter in a Jose Mourinho team - the same manager who found him to be surplus to requirements at Chelsea - speaks volumes about Mata’s performances.

Although comfortable in multiple positions, on Saturday, Mata is most likely going to start on the right-wing and will come up against fellow Spaniard Nacho Monreal.

Monreal might not be one of the superstar names on the Arsenal team sheet, but he has been one of the most consistent players for Arsene Wenger’s team since joining the club in January 2013. Only one player in the Premier League this season has made more intercaptions than Monreal’s 38.

This battle between two of the most consistent players on either side could prove vital to the final result of the game.