Alan Shearer believes Arsenal’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United has come at a good time for Ruben Amorim’s side due to the Gunners’ past two results. Only picking up a point at Brighton & Hove Albion one week ago, Arsenal then lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final encounter on Tuesday night.
Mikel Arteta’s team did have more than enough chances to score in the game but they unfortunately passed them up to allow the visitors to take a two-goal lead into the return leg. Given their Carabao Cup result and the fact they could trail league leaders Liverpool by nine points in the table if the Reds win their game in hand, Shearer feels that the FA Cup is possibly the best opportunity for the north London club to end the season with a trophy.
However, it’s going to be far from straightforward for Arsenal on Sunday as Manchester United travel to the capital on the back of an excellent performance and point after recording a 2-2 draw at Liverpool last weekend.
