The media is still talking about the Champions League semi-finals, and another heavyweight match is about to take place.

Manchester United play Arsenal at home in the 34th round of the Premier League!

In the last heavy game that Jonker missed before recovering from injury, everyone wanted to see if Manchester United could win Arsenal without Manchester United's killer god!

In terms of recent form and personnel level, Manchester United's current situation is significantly better than Arsenal's, and the desire to win should also be stronger than that of opponents who have little hope of winning the title. In addition, this game will be held at Old Trafford, so it will basically show the overall pattern of Manchester United attacking and Arsenal waiting for opportunities to counterattack.

In the Champions League clash with Roma in midweek, United have made reservations about their personnel in order to field their strongest squad for this round of the league. With the exception of Nemanja Vidic and Jonker, who have yet to recover from their injuries, Manchester United are likely to field all of their main players.

In the last round of league games against Middlesbrough, United adjusted their usual 451 to 442, placing Tevez and Wayne Rooney in the attack. However, from the perspective of actual results, the two-striker configuration did not bring more attacking opportunities for Manchester United, but weakened the team's defensive and organizational strength in the midfield, and was finally unexpectedly forced to draw by the opponent.

So in this crucial game, Ferguson may ask the team to revert to the more familiar 451. In addition, in the left-sided midfield position, the veteran Ryan Giggs was criticised by Alex Ferguson after the last round, and his place may be replaced by Park Ji-sung, who often plays a more crucial role in such strong conversations.

Arsenal suffered a 4-2 defeat to Liverpool in a goal shootout in midweek, and the team was visibly affected both mentally and physically. In that game. Arsene Wenger moved Toure from the centre to the right to fill the void at right wing-back due to Sagna's injury. Swiss defender Sendros, meanwhile, appeared at centre-back. But judging by the results of the game. The change was the culprit for the team to concede four goals in a row, and Arsene Wenger is expected to reinstate Toure to partner with Galla's centre-back this round, and put Hoyt at right wing-back.

In the midfield position, Brazil international Gilberto, who has not been in the main squad for a long time, is likely to replace the main position left by Flamini's injury. Diaby, who once had an eye-catching watch in the Champions League, may become an important pawn in revitalizing the team's attack.

Everyone is watching and looking forward to this game because it is the most influential in the Premier League. The most interesting showdown!

Why is it the most influential? Since the renaming of the Premier League in the 9293 season, the league and FA Cup titles have combined for a total of 30 teams, and the two teams have taken 21 together. They are undoubtedly the two most successful clubs in the Premier League. Of course, Liverpool and Manchester United are the best in the history of the English Football League, but Manchester United and Arsenal are the best in the history of the Premier League, so this is the most influential battle in the Premier League.

Why is it the most interesting? Judging from the current standings, the outcome of this game will determine whether the final four rounds of the league title battle will be a scuffle or a two-man battle. And both teams have scored the most goals this season. Offense is the most pleasing to the eye. So it's the most interesting.

From the perspective of state momentum, Manchester United undoubtedly has an advantage, unbeaten in seven consecutive rounds, three consecutive home wins, and the Champions League beat Roma twice to advance to the semi-finals, and broke Juve's winning streak. Moreover, against Roma, many of the main players were given plenty of time to recuperate, especially Cristiano Ronaldo. I didn't play a minute and the desire to score was kept going until Sunday. Wayne Rooney only played short of time as a substitute, and Paul Scholes did not play, so the three main players were well rested, which was very beneficial to Manchester United.

Arsenal have undoubtedly suffered in terms of momentum, with a huge gap from a five-point lead to a six-point deficit, which has a negative impact on the whole team. Arsene Wenger's anxious expression on the sidelines added to the fans' worries. What's more, the three battles against Liverpool in ten days have been injured, and the absence of the three main players has a very great impact on the third line, and it is not the right time for injuries to appear.

Unpredictability is the epitome of football's charm, with Portsmouth able to beat Manchester United away from home, let alone Arsenal. To avoid defeat at Old Trafford, Arsenal must look to three things, starting with a mental state. Don't think about only 1 win in the first 7 games, throw away the burden of the championship, objectively speaking, the pressure on Manchester United should be greater, Chelsea has chased only 3 points, and the last round of away games almost lost, and the championship was hit a little bit.

If United lose to Arsenal, it will undoubtedly benefit Chelsea, which is a psychological disadvantage for Manchester United. Arsenal should take the opportunity to hand over the burden to Manchester United and not be burdened with such pressure.

Last season's away win over Manchester United was also won when all parties were optimistic about Manchester United unbeaten before the game. At that time, Wenger lacked the absolute core of Thierry Henry, and the central defender Toure combined with Jorou, who was at a disadvantage in all aspects, but still beat Manchester United 1-0, proving that the personnel phenomenon does not necessarily really affect the result, and it depends on whether Arsenal can turn the negative factors into motivation.

The second key is the use of two players. The first is the defensive line, the two games against Liverpool were mistakes by the defenders, and the use of Senderos needs to be reconsidered, in fact, Wenger does not have to beat the Swiss, and can consider adjustments.

This brings us to the use of Theo Walcott, who would have to withdraw Eboue to right-back if the centre-back did not use Senderos, with Toure and Gallas forming the strongest centre-back, leaving the right-midfield position to Walcott, which is entirely feasible. It not only solved the center-back combination, but also liberated Ebob and Hleb. After a season of training, Walcourt has the ability to start, and although he is still a little short of the England team, he has the ability and maturity at Arsenal. His pace and breakthrough have just made up for Van Persie's poor form.

And the United defence is not perfect, Nemanja Vidic is definitely missing, Neville and Sivelster two full-backs have just paid, and there is also a Zài instability dìng factor, conceding two goals against Myburgh. Therefore, Walcott's play can also solve the worries and help the front line.

The third point is the referee factor, of course, this is not unilateral control. The referee on duty in both Champions League games with Liverpool made decisions against Arsenal. Looking at this Premier League game, whether the iron-masked judge Webber can avoid a similar situation. Do these three points well, and the rest depends on the results. Let's see if Arsenal have a chance to pull off an upset win.

Manchester United's iron triangle is the key, in fact, all factors are in favor of Manchester United, Ferguson's record against Arsene Wenger after taking charge is evenly divided, with 8 wins and a few draws, but the home team has the advantage, 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. What's more, the team is now full of momentum, and the biggest advantage is that the rotation is to make the iron triangle rest.

Normally, the balance of victory will be slightly tilted in their favor, especially if Ronaldo Ronaldo Tevez can play normally. United have a better chance of winning, and with the trio working together well and attacking points scattered. With the sacrifice and help of Runitweiss, winger Ronaldo's goalscoring ability has fully exploded, so whether the Iron Triangle can play normally is the key to the final sprint of the season.

Now Arsenal want to continue their championship dream. You have to beat Manchester United on the road. 'Arsenal can still win the Premier League. Absolutely. "Sunday will decide the fate of the whole season, and the outcome will determine whether we continue to pursue the title or just take a vacation. If we win against Manchester United, the chances of winning the Premier League are still in place, so we have to get the focus back on the Champions League and rebuild the confidence that we can do it. Everyone is disappointed at the moment, but we will do it again next season. ”

Toure's ideas are more realistic than Adebayo's. Beating Manchester United could indeed extend title hopes, but the more immediate benefit would be to win back the hearts and minds of the fans. Having been beaten in major cup competitions for two consecutive seasons in a short period of time, the Arsenal players had to do something for their fans. 'On Sunday, we have to show the Gunners spirit and give our fans confidence back with a good game, it's too hard to accept, we still have the title hopes, Arsenal will try their best.'

Arsene Wenger's priority over the next three days will be to adjust the mental state of his players, and conquering Old Trafford is not an extravagant expectation, provided that the Arsenal players can completely forget about the defeat and fully return to normal form, but for the young Arsenal, it will be difficult to do so, and even the veteran Gilberto admits that the Gunners have suffered a big blow. "I don't know if I'm going to watch the semi-finals, it's too painful. Sometimes defeat is more rewarding than victory, but no one wants to fail. ”

In the penultimate round of the league, Arsenal travels to Old Trafford, and the Gunners, who are six points behind Manchester United, will make a last-ditch effort. Even if all parties are not optimistic, Wenger and his disciples are not willing to give up. "The league is not over yet, win Manchester United and Arsenal have a chance to take the title back." Ferguson released the only pre-match mobilization, "Let Arsenal forget about the championship." The British media are also on the side of Manchester United, "Ronaldo died laughing when he heard that Arsenal were going to win the title." ”

Looking back at past fixtures, Arsenal were the protagonists. Since the unfortunate start of February, Arsenal has gone from leading by 5 points to being overtaken by Manchester United by 6 points, almost to the embarrassment of the big four. The fifth round of the FA Cup was United's first blow to Arsenal, with the Red Devils beating the substitute Gunners 4-0, and Arsenal have won just two of their 11 games since then. Arsene Wenger did not admit that the team had started to slide, "We didn't pay attention to the FA Cup, and the turning point of the season was the league game against Birmingham City after that, when we were awarded a penalty and Da Silva broke his leg. ”

Arsene Wenger believes there is also a turning point waiting for Arsenal in this encounter with Manchester United, and this time it will be positive. A win over Manchester United would put an end to Arsenal's bad luck, "Old Trafford is a whole season, win the game and we can take the title. That's why this game gets so much attention. "The schedule supports Arsene Wenger's theory of winning the title. In the next four league games, Manchester United will also have direct talks with Chelsea, and the top two will have to deal with at least two semi-finals in the Champions League, and once the gap with Manchester United can be reduced to one goal, everything is possible.

In Ferguson's view, Wenger is wishful thinking. Manchester United have only one trophy opponent left: Chelsea. As for Arsenal, who was overtaken by himself, the lord told his disciples, "Just tonight, end Arsenal's championship dream." The lord believes that whether in terms of psychology or strength, Arsenal who came to challenge this time are at a clear disadvantage. After the defeat to Liverpool, Arsenal midfielder Flamini was sidelined for three weeks due to injury, and with Sagna, Da Silva and suspended Diaby, Arsene Wenger's personnel in central midfield was stretched.

Ferguson also announced the good news that the main centre-back Rio Ferdinand is available to start tonight due to the injury he suffered in the game against Roma. Other than that. Neville and Silvestre also returned to defend against Arsenal in the Champions League on Thursday, with United having plenty of defensive capital. And on the offensive line. Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick were all rested in the Champions League on Thursday, while Wayne Rooney only played a dozen minutes off the bench. The Red Devils are waiting to pack up the Gunners at home and secure the initiative ahead of the summit clash with Chelsea.

Manchester United were beaten twice by Arsenal last season, but this season the Gunners have the upper hand with one win and one draw, including a 4-0 win at home in the FA Cup. Manchester United have lost just one of their last seven home games against Arsenal. The two sides have met 31 times in the history of the Premier League, with Manchester United holding the upper hand with 12 wins, 10 draws and 9 defeats. Among them, 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at home. This is the 203rd meeting between the two sides, after United had a slight advantage with 81 wins, 45 draws and 76 defeats.

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the starting line-up, with Patrice Evra and Paul Scholes starting in place of Silvestre and Anderson respectively. Gerard Pique continued to start, while Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez, who scored in the Champions League in midweek, were on the bench. For Arsenal, Lehmann started in place of the injured Almunia, with Song, Robin van Persie and Gilberto Silva coming in for Senderos, Diaby and injured Flamini respectively.

4th minute. Adebayo passes. Cesc Fabregas' low shot from 25 yards was parried by Van der Sar. In the sixth minute, Bam Adebayor was tackled by Ferdinand in the middle, but Brown made a mistake to clear the ball and sent it to Cesc Fabregas, who fired a powerful shot from 18 yards on the right side of the penalty area, and the ball grazed the crossbar. In the 11th minute, Gilberto Silva was fouled for handball in front of the penalty area, and C-Ronaldo's free kick from 30 yards hit the wall directly. Then Adebayo was fouled on the wing and C-Ronaldo took a free kick. Rio Ferdinand misses the ball from distance.

In the 13th minute, Eboue crossed from the right. Pique was unsuccessful and Adebayo's shot from 12 yards was blocked by Rio Ferdinand. In the 14th minute, Cesc Fabregas crossed into the box from the left, Van der Sar barely saved, and Gilberto Silva volleyed in from 14 yards, but the ball was blocked by Ferdinand in the six-yard box. In the 15th minute, Hargreaves quickly counter-attacked and crossed from the left, Park Ji-sung headed the ball from 7 yards, and the ball grazed the right post. Brown was then booked for a foul on Chlich.

In the 19th minute, Bam Adebayor combined with Robin van Persie to kick the wall, but the Togolese striker's shot from the edge of the box lacked power, Van der Sar easily confiscated the ball and kicked the ball away, Toure and Song hesitated slightly, and Rooney seized the opportunity to burst into the left side of the box and fired a powerful shot wide of the near corner from 15 yards. United came close to scoring in the 23rd minute when Patrice Evra's through ball was misjudged by Song for Ronaldo to burst into the box on the left side of the box and cross, and Rooney's 6-yard effort hit Lehmann and went wide.

In the 27th minute, Hleb passed the ball and the unguarded Adebayo volleyed high from the edge of the box. Both sides wasted good chances to score, and in the 35th minute, Hleb broke through Pique and passed through, and Adebayor's low shot from 14 yards on the left side of the box was parried by Van der Sar. One minute later, the ball deflected off Song and Rooney had a one-on-one chance, but his shot from 12 yards on the left side of the box deflected off Lehmann's left foot and grazed the right-hand post.

In the 38th minute, Van Persie was booked for a foul on Brown. In the 42nd minute, Cesc Fabregas crossed from the left and Van der Sar intercepted the ball before Adebayor. In the 45th minute, Patrice Evra passed the ball and Rooney's powerful shot from 25 yards on the left was confiscated by Lehmann. Just before half-time, Cristiano Ronaldo's left-footed long-range shot from 30 yards was confiscated by Lehmann. Arsenal completed 85.3 per cent of the ball and possessed 51.7 per cent of the ball at half-time, both of which were higher than Manchester United at home.

Arsenal took the lead in the 48th minute, Cesc Fabregas's shot from the left side of the box was blocked, Van Persie's low cross from the left was blocked by Brown, Rio Ferdinand, Carrick and Van der Sar missed the ball and failed to clear it in time, and the follow-up Adebayor easily fired into the empty net from six yards, his 26th goal of the season, including 20 in the league. In the 50th minute, Rio Ferdinand's clearance came close to an own goal, but Van der Sar made a timely save.

Manchester United equalized in the 53rd minute, Carrick's pass in the box caused a handball foul on Gallas, C-Ronaldo's first penalty paused for too long, although the ball was on the left side of the goal, referee Webb still asked the Portuguese to re-take the penalty, Lehmann expressed dissatisfaction with the yellow card, C-Ronaldo again took the penalty into the bottom left corner, this is his 38th goal of the season, including 28 goals in the league.

United took the lead in the 72nd minute when Gilberto Silva fouled in front of the box and Hargreaves' 23-yard free-kick went straight into the net.

After a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United, Arsenal have completely lost their hopes of winning the title.

Bam Adebayor's goal in the 48th minute gave Arsenal the lead, but then the Gunners made two fatal mistakes, with C. Ronaldo and Hargreaves taking penalties and free-kicks to help United turn around. After the game, Ferguson comforted his old rival Arsene Wenger in a very rare way, "Arsenal were better in the first half, I think Arsenal were a little unlucky. ”

If Ferguille's willingness to shake hands with the professor after the game could be interpreted as the generosity of the winner, then his subsequent attitude towards a sincere exchange of experiences with the Frenchman was rare in previous meetings between the two teams. And that's not all, and what is even more incomprehensible is that Ferguson spent more time praising Arsenal in his post-match press conference than commenting on his own players.

Ferguson said with deep feeling: "I think Arsenal were a little unlucky not to get anything out of the game. Playing against a team like Arsenal, you can't expect us to do more, just win. ”

"We know very well how good Arsenal are, it's been so many years, there are really no tactical secrets between the two teams, such a heavy game, although it was too nervous at times, but we still broke through......" Ferguson still has some sympathy for Arsenal, or a feeling of sympathy, he said: "Arsenal were better in the first half, I think we were too nervous, the quality of the passing was terrible, I couldn't stand it a little bit. ”

Grant blamed the Gunners for failing to snipe Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United, and the most disappointed was not Wenger, but Grant, because after all, with Chelsea's current good momentum, the Blues are the biggest opponent of the Red Devils to win the title, but after yesterday's game, Chelsea has completely lost the initiative to win the title.

Even if Chelsea can beat Manchester United at home after this game, as long as Alex Ferguson's side win the other three games, United can afford to win the title despite Chelsea's record with enough goal difference. After the Manchester United vs Arsenal game, Grant was disappointed that the result had put a lot of pressure on the Chelsea players.

'I have to admit that I'm disappointed with the result at Old Trafford because it made it necessary for us to win all the games at the end,' said Grant, 'and you're not a computer and the pressure affects everybody and that definitely affects you, even the experienced players don't play as well as they normally would. ”

After Ferguson took over the United in 1986, he lost 13 times to Arsenal and conceded a total of 53 points, with Arsene Wenger being the most troublesome opponent for the old man. Last season, the Gunners beat Manchester United twice, which became a blemish in the Red Devils' return to the top. Today, Ferguson ushered in the best opportunity for revenge, taking advantage of the Gunners' Champions League defeat by Liverpool, many injuries and poor injuries, the Red Devils dealt another heavy blow at Old Trafford 2-1, and beat Arsenal at home for the 50th time in league history.

In terms of numbers, Manchester United won very hard, the total number of shots and pass success rate were slightly lower than the Gunners, and although the time of possession was slightly advantageous, the ball was longer in the Gunners' half than in the Gunners' half, indicating that Manchester United spent more time on the ground in central midfield than Arsenal. Ferguson lamented: "We finally had a stressful day. ”

Arsenal have lost the fewest in the first 33 rounds of the Premier League and it will not be easy to kill them. Manchester United, on the other hand, have the record of winning the most games and drawing the fewest games, so they must have their own unique skills. Set-pieces have been a constant favourite for the Reds, beating Liverpool twice this season, scoring two from corners and including a winner (1-0 away). Today, Cristiano Ronaldo withstood the pressure and scored a penalty in the face of unfavorable athletic footwork, and Hargreaves showed off the scimitar skills of David Beckham, and Manchester United won not beautifully, but very efficiently. Ferguson was pleased with the result, "We were too nervous at times, but we got through. ”

The next question for Ferguson after the win over Arsenal is how to maintain the team's momentum, the Red Devils were a little slow to sprint last season due to injuries, and now the situation is the opposite, Ferguson expects Manchester United to reach an "injury-free" situation before the game against Barcelona, as for the maintenance of competitive form, it is up to the old man to control. (To be continued......)