I am not a big blogger but I figured I needed to whip out the note-pad for this one.
Arsenal vs Manchester United – and the only reason I put Arsenal first is because they are playing at home!

It’s obviously a massive game. Everybody knows that. But I wanted to give a little Man Utd preview of my own:

Arsenal have got to win this game. Pretty straight forward. And they have been showing good form of late, and have been scoring plenty of goals too! However, with Ferdinand likely to be back and re-forming the strong partnership with Vidic, it should make for some interesting battles. Following his performance against Boro, I have some strong faith in Jonny Evans. So if Rio doesn't make it back, it's good to know that there's a solid stand-by and able deputy.

Rooney is going to give Wenger that something extra to think about. Sure, an opposing manager knows that Rooney is a threat (just as is every Utd player), but the forward has been in sizzling form of late, even though he has been playing out on the left.

I would like to see Park in the starting eleven, even though he might be dropped to the substitute bench. The spritely player would provide that work ethic boost that he usually gives, and is always capable of sneaking in there with a goal or two.

If Park starts, then I would feel comfortable of throwing in the lazy Berbatov, who is one of the most capable players at deft touches, and has a superb assist and decent goal-scoring record.

My Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) Van der Sar; O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Park, Anderson, Carrick; Ronaldo, Rooney; Berbatov.

Taking a 1-0 lead to the Emirates won't be easy, and even though the stadium is notorious for having a poor atmosphere, the Arsenal fans will be able to add some vocal pressure.

I can see Arsenal nicking a goal, maybe even going 1 goal up, but there is only going to be one winner, and I'm throwing my two cents down with a 1-2 prediction. Utd are just too classy!