United did get
few chances on the break especially the golden one fell to Robin van Persie whose shot somehow beat the goalie but was weak enough for Xabi Alonso to get back in time and clear the ball.
But think upon this, in the City away game last season, we had a few
good chances on the break, but we couldn't score all time.
Arsenal had to balance gung - ho attacking with not allowing
needless chances on the break, especially in the first half, so it was necessary to have the more defensive Coquelin start the game.
Even after one of the oafs took out Arteta who was struggling with injury, Arsenal refused to wilt and continued to try and
create chances on the break, the faith paid off in the form of Alex Song lofting a ball towards the captain who created a replica of the goal against Everton.
«It was a typical committed, direct game where we needed to be solid in the air, take
our chances on the break.
I felt that it was a real cup game where they defended very well and took
their chances on the break, the few chances they had.
The defensive resilience would lead to
a chance on the break to double the lead.
The game opened up after that and both teams had
chances on the break, while Xherdan Shaqiri rattled the crossbar with a free - kick.