article_snippet: Whatever the case, on Monday night at Old Trafford, these great modern rivals come together with something more at stake than a place in the last four of the FA Cup.
article_snippet: No wonder United staff have been encouraging supporters to bring flags and banners to Old Trafford in a bid to bolster tonight’s atmosphere.
article_snippet: This may not be a cup final
article_snippet: so it’s almost like a final, I think,’ said United manager Louis van Gaal.
article_snippet: it is a very important game, not only for the FA Cup but also for the rest of the season.
article_snippet: You want to win something.
article_snippet: The players want to win something and also the manager and also the fans.
article_snippet: ‘When you win a title like the FA Cup, which in England is very important, and when you fight for something and you get something, you are pleased and that is why Jose Mourinho is saying what Jose Mourinho says about Jose Mourinho first one.
highlights_snippet: Martin Keown hopes Manchester United will play with more freedom on Monday night .