Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is under no illusions about the potential repercussions of Monday night ’ s visit to Old Trafford . Any clash against Manchester United , particularly in the Wenger era , carries added value for the Gunners . The fact that it is an FA Cup quarter-final with a place at Wembley at stake merely adds to the occasion . And for Wenger it ’ s a chance to land what could be a crucial psychological blow on Louis van Gaal ’ s side ahead of the tense season finale . Theo Walcott holds off Nacho Monreal as Arsenal trained on Sunday at their London Colney training ground . Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lets fly with a shot , as Arsene Wenger promised his team would attack United . The Gunners squad are put through their paces as they look to reach Wembley for the third time in two years . Arsene Wenger is confident his team can beat Manchester United by playing attacking football . The FA Cup isn ’ t the only competition in which these two giants are going toe to toe . They are also battling for a Champions League position , a race which is perhaps more pertinent to both clubs ’ long-term ambitions . There are no points at stake tonight but Wenger said : ‘ It ’ s a big game , and every big win in a big game has an impact subconsciously in the belief of the team. ’ However , the reverse is also true . Losing against United could plant a seed of doubt in Arsenal ’ s quest to finish in the top four — and their poor recent record at Old Trafford doesn ’ t bode well . United have won nine out of their last 10 home games against the Gunners . We shouldn ’ t forget , though , that Wenger also has pleasant memories of the Theatre of Dreams . He lists Sylvain Wiltord ’ s goal that clinched the title for Arsenal at Old Trafford in 2002 as his favourite . And the Frenchman insists his current crop of players can produce another win in United ’ s back yard on Monday night . Arsenal 's World Cup winning playmaker Mesut Ozil has been in top form since returning from injury . Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez , who scored a brilliant goal in midweek against QPR , looks lively in training . Per Mertesacker , whose place was in doubt before an injury to Gabriel , gestures to his team-mates . ‘ I don ’ t believe our recent record at Old Trafford ( to be a factor ) . When the team is less good , they lose . When the team is not as good , they lose , ’ said Wenger . ‘ It doesn ’ t matter what shirt they wear , or what stadium they play in . It is down to quality . ‘ If I ’ ve learnt something in my life it ’ s that the performance on the day decides the outcome of the day , not where you play . ‘ The fact that we can win away from home , that is important . If you haven ’ t won away from home all season it ’ s more difficult . But we know we can do well away from home. ’ Tomas Rosicky attempts to control the ball as Walcott , Mertesacker and Ramsey watch on . Indeed , their victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier this season proved they can produce big away performances against England ’ s elite , and Wenger insists last season ’ s FA Cup triumph has bolstered belief that his side can become English football ’ s top dogs once more . ‘ Yes , of course we want to dominate again , ’ said Wenger . ‘ I think today you have more competitors and it will get worse with the seasons coming because you get more money in . That means even the smaller teams will be capable to buy the best players in Europe . Sylvain Wiltord ’ s goal at Old Trafford in 2002 that clinched the league title for the Gunners at Old Trafford . ‘ Maybe the competition will become harder for everybody . Winning the FA Cup gave us energy because we had a few years without winning a trophy and so on that front it was vital . ‘ This team has a good mentality because we had a slow start this season and every time we lost a big game you see how much the players are touched . ‘ I think the mentality is very healthy , they want to do well and we will be focused on Manchester United . ‘ Once you get to the quarter- final you think that ’ s a good opportunity to win a trophy . You want to do it , but it ’ s at that stage where it ’ s conflicting always with the Champions League . ’
Arsenal face Manchester United in the FA Cup sixth-round on 2002 . Arsenal and United are also competing for a Champions League place . United have won nine out of their last 10 home games against the Gunners . Arsene Wenger lists Sylvain Wiltord ’ s goal at Old Trafford in Monday that clinched the league title for the Gunners as his favourite .