5 key player battles that will decide Manchester United vs Chelsea

#2 Hazard vs Matic

Matic will need to contain the Belgian playmaker at Wembley

There are very few players who have the ability to contain a player like Hazard, but Matic is certainly one of them. The former teammates will be going face to face at Wembley in a battle that could easily determine who lifts the FA Cup.

Hazard has not been performing at the 'Player of the Year'-level that we've become accustomed to during his time in England, but he's still one of the most creative players in the Premier League.

Chelsea's attacking hopes will largely be resting on the Belgian's shoulders and if he manages to create space in Manchester United's half, then the Blues may be able to go all the way.

Matic will most likely be in charge of limiting the space Hazard gets, but even he will have his hands full doing it for the full 90 minutes. The Serbian international tries to cover every blade of grass, but he will inevitably need some support from his teammates, particularly when the Belgian drifts out wide.

For Chelsea, this is the 'must-win' battle going into tonight's final. If Hazard is kept quiet throughout the match, the Blues will struggle to keep the pressure on a shaky United defence. A key factor, if they want to leave Wembley victorious.