Wayne Rooney admits he is desperate to lift the FA Cup - the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his club career . The England and Manchester United captain says Monday night 's quarter-final against Arsenal is 'massive ' - and it is so especially for the 29-year-old who has twice been on the losing side in the final . United have the benefit of home advantage but the Gunners are in better form - and are defending the trophy . Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he would love to win the FA Cup this season . Rooney looks dejected during the final at Wembley in 2007 - a 1-0 defeat to Premier League rivals Chelsea . Rooney watched Everton lift the FA Cup in 1995 and the memories of that make him even more determined to match his old club 's achievement . He said : 'We have an FA Cup quarter-final against Arsenal on Monday and that is massive for us . 'We have n't been to a final for a few years , we want to try to win that game and we are looking forward to that . 'Of course , I think it is a massive trophy . It is a trophy that , growing up as a youngster , I used to love watching and I was fortunate enough to see Everton lift the FA Cup in 1995 when I was nine years old . It is something which I would love to do and hopefully it can be this year . ' United were 2-0 winners over Arsenal in 2011 , the last FA Cup meeting between the sides since the 2005 final in Cardiff 's Millennium Stadium , when the match finished 0-0 but the Gunners won after a penalty shoot-out . Rooney says he was inspired by Everton 's FA Cup winners in 1995 , after they beat United . Rooney scored in that shoot-out , as did Robin van Persie - for Arsenal . Van Persie and Juan Mata are the only members of the United squad to have FA Cup winners ' medals , but both came with other clubs . Rooney , who has nine major honours with United , was also on the losing side in 2007 when Didier Drogba 's goal in extra-time earned Chelsea a 1-0 triumph at the new Wembley Stadium . With so many of the top Premier League teams out of the competition whoever wins on Monday will have a huge chance to go all the way . Louis van Gaal said : 'It is a game , 11 v 11 on a high level . Arsenal and Manchester United are placed third and fourth . It is nearly a final I think . ' The 29-year-old striker says the clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford is 'massive ' for the club .
Manchester United play Arsenal in an FA Cup quarter-final on Monday . Manchester United has been involved in two finals but lost on both occasions . 29-year-old captain says the fixture is huge for United . READ : Rooney fluffed his lines against Newcastle United midweek . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .