Gibson and O'Shea to feature for United

John O’Shea and Darron Gibson are both surprise starts in Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Arsenal in this evening’s FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2011 - 16:27

John O’Shea and Darron Gibson are both surprise starts in Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Arsenal in this evening’s FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson sprung a major surprise by naming seven defenders in the side, including Brazilian twins Rafael and Fabio.

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CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: Old TraffordPerson: GibsonPerson: O'SheaPerson: John O’SheaPerson: Darron GibsonPerson: Alex FergusonPerson: RafaelPerson: FabioPerson: Antonio ValenciaPerson: Andrey ArshavinPerson: Cesc FabregasPerson: Robin van PersiePerson: Van de SarPerson: SmallingPerson: VidicPerson: EvraPerson: BrownPerson: RooneyPerson: ChicharitoPerson: AlmuniaPerson: SagnaPerson: KoscielnyPerson: DjourouPerson: GibbsPerson: DiabyPerson: DenilsonPerson: NasriPerson: WilsherePerson: ArshavinPerson: Van PersieEvent: FA Cup quarter-finalEvent: Champions LeagueOrganisation: UnitedOrganisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: ArsenalOrganisation: Barcelona
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