Ander Herrera: My message to Manchester United fans ahead of Arsenal cup tie

ANDER HERRERA has sounded a battle cry for Manchester United ahead of their FA Cup tie against Arsenal.

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The Red Devils take on the Gunners in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday (7:45pm) with a place in the semi-finals and a trip to Wembley at stake.

The FA Cup represents United's only realistic chance of lifting a piece of silverware this season.

Though Herrera is aware of the threat Arsenal will pose, he insists United don't fear facing them.

"Now we are looking forward to our match in the FA Cup because it's a very big chance to win a trophy this season," Herrera told MUTV.

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Ander Herrera isn't worried about facing Arsenal

We have to respect Arsenal because they are playing very well. We are United and we are not afraid

Ander Herrera

"But we have to respect Arsenal because they are playing very well.

"We are Manchester United and we are not afraid.

"We are going to play in front of our fans and we need them [for us] to win."

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