Jack Wilshere opted to keep his feet up at home as a star-studded crowd watched Monday night 's FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford . But the 23-year-old can now look forward to a date at Wembley next month as he closes in on his first-team return , after his side went on to beat the Red Devils 2-1 . The Arsenal ace has been out of action since last November after injuring his ankle against Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League . Injured Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere puts his feet up to watch his side 's FA Cup quarter-final on Monday . Wilshere injured his ankle after a strong challenge from Manchester United 's Paddy McNair in November . The England international originally had surgery back in November but has had his comeback curtailed . Wilshere could be back for the Gunners ' must-win Champions League showdown with Monaco next week . But the England star settled for the view from his sofa as he cheered his team-mates on from home , hoping the FA Cup holders will book a place in next month 's semi-finals at Wembley . Inside Old Trafford , meanwhile , legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson took his usual seat in the directors box with Louis van Gaal left to pick up his old sparring role with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger . Jonny Evans was forced to watch the game from the stands following his ban for spitting at Papiss Cisse . Former Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson ( centre ) was also present to watch United in action . Legendary United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was present with son and Leicester goalkeeper Kasper . Former Manchester United player and current academy director Brian McClair was among the supporters . Banned defender Jonny Evans was forced to watch from the stands too as he serves his six-match ban for spitting at Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse last week . Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel joined his father , Peter , as the iconic goalkeeper savoured the atmosphere at his former club and took pictures of the crowd before the game from his phone . Another former United favourite Roy Keane also returned , taking up a pundit role in the BBC studio alongside host Gary Lineker , Alan Shearer and Ian Wright .
Jack Wilshere has not played since November 's league tie with Man United . The Arsenal star pictured himself watching the FA Cup tie at Old Trafford . Sir Alex Ferguson , Peter Schmeichel and Jonny Evans were in the stands .