The Reds remain on course to become the first club to defend the Champions League, but Arsenal stand in their way of a place in Rome...
Form Guide: The Gunners have lost just one of their last ten league and cup games - the FA Cup semi-final to Chelsea. They will have an eye on a crucial away goal on Wednesday and will be buoyed by the fact that they have scored in three of their five Champions League away matches this season.
Ins and Outs: Robin van Persie (groin), William Gallas (knee), Gael Clichy (back) and Tomas Rosicky are definitely out, although both van Persie and Clichy may be back for the game at The Emirates next Tuesday. Former Red Mikael Silvestre is also a doubt with a back spasm. United will still be without the injured Gary Neville who faces another ten days or so on the sidelines.
Card Count: There are a host of players from both teams who are just one booking away from missing the second leg. Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra are both on two yellow cards, as are Arsenal trio Abou Diaby, Alexandre Song and Samir Nasri.
Star Man: Cesc Fabregas. The man who makes Arsenal tick was used in a more advanced role behind Nicklas Bendtner in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough and it worked a treat with the Spaniard chipping in with both goals.
Referee: Claus Bo Larsen (Denmark). The Dane last took charge of the Reds in the 2-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon in last season's group stages.
Form Guide: The Gunners have lost just one of their last ten league and cup games - the FA Cup semi-final to Chelsea. They will have an eye on a crucial away goal on Wednesday and will be buoyed by the fact that they have scored in three of their five Champions League away matches this season.
Ins and Outs: Robin van Persie (groin), William Gallas (knee), Gael Clichy (back) and Tomas Rosicky are definitely out, although both van Persie and Clichy may be back for the game at The Emirates next Tuesday. Former Red Mikael Silvestre is also a doubt with a back spasm. United will still be without the injured Gary Neville who faces another ten days or so on the sidelines.
Card Count: There are a host of players from both teams who are just one booking away from missing the second leg. Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra are both on two yellow cards, as are Arsenal trio Abou Diaby, Alexandre Song and Samir Nasri.
Star Man: Cesc Fabregas. The man who makes Arsenal tick was used in a more advanced role behind Nicklas Bendtner in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough and it worked a treat with the Spaniard chipping in with both goals.
Referee: Claus Bo Larsen (Denmark). The Dane last took charge of the Reds in the 2-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon in last season's group stages.
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