Manchester United are to go without a trophy for two seasons for the first time in 26 years . Louis van Gaal 's team were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final on Monday night , meaning United will now concentrate on qualifying for the Champions League instead . It makes this their longest run without winning the FA Cup since between 1963 and 1977 , and Van Gaal is breaking all the unwanted records in his debut season at Old Trafford . Manchester United are to go without a trophy for two seasons for the first time in 26 years . United went without a trophy in the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager , but their FA Cup exit leaves them with only the top four to fight for . Van Gaal has won a trophy in his first season at every club he 's managed , except for AZ Alkmaar , but he will not be able to keep that up this year . It was Danny Welbeck that came back to haunt him as the former United player scored the winner for Arsenal to qualify for the semi-final . Danny Welbeck scored the winner against United on Monday night at Old Trafford in the FA Cup .
Manchester United lost 2-1 against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final . Hackney Marshes team will almost certainly go without a trophy this year . It is the first time since the 1980s that United are to go without for two seasons . READ : Manchester United are playing Louis van Gaal 's football . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .