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5 Things To Watch For Manchester United vs. Arsenal

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5 Things To Watch For Manchester United vs. Arsenal

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Although many people want this game to be called off with all the injuries both teams have sustained, the show must go on. Here are five things to watch for in this Saturday's Manchester United vs. Arsenal matchup.

5. Will Danny Welbeck Score?

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5. Will Danny Welbeck Score?

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Recently transferred, the forward will look for revenge against his former club.

4. Will Rooney Continue His Form?

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4. Will Rooney Continue His Form?

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Rooney has been stellar the past few weeks, and his two goals for England against Scotland will only fuel the skipper against the Gunners.

3. Will the Subs Step Up?

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3. Will the Subs Step Up?

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With Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind, and David de Gea (among others) out, Louis van Gaal and United will look for the substitutes to step up in their places.

2. Will Falcao Score?

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2. Will Falcao Score?

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Residing on the bench for most of his English career, Manchester will need a dose of offense from anywhere they can get it, and he will likely be fit for the match. Maybe he can even solidify some playing time in the process.

1. Will Luke Shaw play?

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1. Will Luke Shaw play?

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The Englishman and teenager suffered a groin injury in his last international game, but he could declare himself fit for the matchup. If not, Antonio Valencia (yes, Antonio Valencia) may be deployed as a fullback, which would spell trouble for the already-shaky defense.

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