FA Cup 2018-19: 4 Reasons why Arsenal could defeat Manchester United at the Emirates

Manchester United might be the favorites but we cannot underestimate this Arsenal side
Manchester United might be the favorites but we cannot underestimate this Arsenal side

#2 High work-rate and incredible efficiency amongst the Arsenal players

One of the best players on the field last weekend against Chelsea
One of the best players on the field last weekend against Chelsea

Unai Emery's game style demands unreal fitness and work-rate from the players. He has even assigned his strikers with defensive duties, and you'll often notice Aubameyang and Lacazette dropping back to their own box to make tackles.

Last week, Chelsea succumbed badly to Arsenal's high pressing and aggressive game, leaving them with no options for passes but to just clear the ball. The 'Sarri-ball' is a possession-based game, as he wants his keeper to be equally good with his feet like the rest of the players. However, Arsenal did not let them make many passes and often capitalized on mistakes from Chelsea's defenders.

Though Manchester United do not play a possession-based game, the aggressive and high-paced Arsenal style will not give them minutes to think before making passes. The Gunners close down gaps and force the opposition to make back passes.

It will be interesting to see how Manchester United cope up with Arsenal's playing style. Except for Tottenham, they haven't really met a tough side who could give them a run for their money. With a win over Chelsea, Arsenal might be more pumped up for the game than ever.

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