5 key player battles that will decide Manchester United vs Chelsea

#1 Pogba vs Kante

Pogba and Kante will battle it out once more at Wembley

Rivals tonight, teammates tomorrow - Pogba and Kante will have one last hard-fought match against each other at Wembley before joining forces to win the World Cup in Russia. However, there will be no love lost between the two, as they pursue their first ever FA Cup triumph.

With Pogba playing a more advanced role for United and Kante being Chelsea's defensive midfielder, the two will likely cross paths several times during the game. The winner of this battle will inevitably set the pace of the game.

Should Pogba be allowed the space to roam and create, he could be the unstoppable force that can single-handedly decide the game. Nonetheless, should Kante limit Pogba's freedom, he could free up his own attackers to take more risks in the final third.

From United's perspective, the earlier they manage to get their energetic playmaker into the game, the more likely they are to hoist the FA Cup tonight. While Pogba's season has been a roller-coaster ride, he undoubtedly makes United's attack work more smoothly when he's on the pitch.

The battle of the Frenchmen will be the key to either side's chances of lifting the FA Cup tonight, therefore making it the most important one to watch, as the central midfielders will be desperate to put their stamp on the game.