Source: Daily_Mail
Neil Ashton's tactics board: Your guide to the Old Trafford action
KEY PLAYS 1 TEVEZ RULES THE ROOST BRINGING Carlos Tevez into the team for his first Champions League start since December. It was an inspired decision by Fergie, from the moment Tevez nutmegged Cesc Fabregas, his contribution to United's opener, to the wonderful curved ball on to the head of Ronaldo at the far post. He understandably looked unhappy when taken off.[LNB]2 DENILSON SNUB IS COSTLY Arsene Wenger says Denilson has been the club's best player this season, so naturally he decided to leave him out. He was worried about his team being out-muscled by United and, indeed, Song and Diaby barely got a kick against Carrick, Anderson and Fletcher.[LNB]3 RIO'S CAPTAIN FANTASTIC Making Rio Ferdinand captain was a smart move. Ferdinand was at his best, encouraging, anticipating and a calming influence. Was this a world class performance? No. It was better than that, which is why his rib injury is a concern for Sir Alex. [LNB] Legend: Ryan Giggs comes on for his 800th United appearance.[LNB] KEY MOMENTS18 MINS Anderson takes a corner, Carrick arrives at the back post, tricks his way past Sagna, his cross is deflected by Silvestre and O'Shea reacts first, lashing the ball into the roof of the net. 1-0.[LNB]66 MINS Giggs, making his 800th appearance for United in the week he was named PFA player of the year, and Berbatov come on for Anderson and Tevez. Fergie knows they need another goal.[LNB]69 MINS Ronaldo tries his luck Porto-style from 30 yards, leaving Almunia in no-man's land as his effort clips the top of the crossbar. So close to a deserved second goal for a dominant United.[LNB]78 MINS Fergie's spewing as Giggs races clear of the Arsenal defence, rounds Almunia and rolls the ball into the empty net...but he's called back for offside. The right decision. Just off.[LNB] Martin Samuel: Just come in No 32... the price is too highVIDEO SPECIAL: Unlikely heroes - John O'Shea and other defenders who became strikers when it mattered mostIt's not enough, Fergie: You'll pay for misses - WengerMan Utd 1 Arsenal 0: O'Shea hits a bullseye but Almunia keeps cagey Arsenal in race to finalManchester United 1 Arsenal 0: All the action as it unfoldedMANCHESTER UNITED FC
