This Is The One by the Stone Roses is playing inside Old Trafford, which means kick-off is just minutes away. CEO Ed Woodward, fat wallet in hand, takes his seat.

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No trophies (for Louis van Gaal's side) on the pitch, debt levels rising off it.

During the week, Manchester United reported a loss for the first three months of the year, hit by a decline in broadcasting and matchday revenue.

They lost £2.9m between January and March. That compares with an £11m profit in the same period last year.

The loss will put added pressure on the club's debt burden, which increased 12.4% in the quarter to £395.4m.

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The Manchester United U21 side are on the pitch collecting their trophy having been crowned as champions in their age group. They beat rivals Manchester City 4-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday, and won the title after Chelsea lost to West Ham on Friday.

Femi, Greenwich: I'm sure RVP would celebrate if he scores against Arsenal this afternoon.

He will have to come off the bench to do it.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "I have found cohesion and the habit to play together. We have some candidates on the bench who are serious as well.

"The importance to finish third means a more serene break. The qualifier is difficult and it is in our hands.

"The short-term memories are good of Old Trafford, and let's hope we can continue that today."

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "I hope to put pressure on Arsenal. We shall fight for third place.

"Robin van Persie has been ill and Radamel Falcao has played the last 45 minutes against Crystal Palace and did well so I don't have any issue to put him in the line-up.

"I have said more or less to him that he can show his class again. I have a lot of confidence in him and he showed in the last week that he is improving. I hope for him, he deserves it.

"I have watched and observed Chris Smalling. I shall name a captain as a human being, not only a player who passes from A to B but how you deal with your players. I believe he has been a leader of our defence."

Injured Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is on Sky Sports and describes manager Louis van Gaal as being "terrific" for him and someone who has "given him a lot of responsibility".

How much will they miss the Englishman today? He has been ruled out of the last two matches with a calf injury.

Is Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to pack it in and head for the retirement home? Not quite yet.

"Sometimes I think, 'What is he (Sir Alex Ferguson) doing all day' you know, but he looks very happy in his retirement," said the Frenchman.

"He is lucky because he is interested in horses as well. When he gets up in the morning, he can go to horses, practise or training.

"I love horses as well, but I don't go to races. I like horses in general because I am a farmer, you know."

Manchester City's win over Swansea means they have guaranteed themselves a Champions League spot in the group stages alongside Chelsea. Only one further place left to contest for now between Arsenal and Manchester United. Click here for all the reaction from the Liberty Stadium.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Old Trafford

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"Radamel Falcao gets a rare start for United. He has struggled to make any impression at Old Trafford so he will be aiming to take this chance to perhaps give manager Louis van Gaal something to think about as he formulates his summer transfer plans.

"The Dutchman reflects on his first season in his programme notes, writing: "Now I know for a club of this stature that finishing fourth in the Premier League is not something to celebrate, but I hope you agree that it is a step in the right direction."

Is this goalkeeper David De Gea's last game at Old Trafford in a United shirt? Reports in Spain suggest he is set to move back to his homeland and become the number one for Real Madrid.

Having stalled on signing a new contract since negotiations were opened earlier this season, manager Louis van Gaal is already making contingency plans.

"We have a list of goalkeepers who can replace him because we have to be organised always," the Dutchman said.

"We want him to stay and I hope he shall sign. He has to sign, he has to want to stay here at Manchester United. I don't know [why he hasn't decided]."

It had to be him. Former Swan Wilfried Bony scores against his old club for Manchester City. Game done. Follow live text of that match here.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is currently pitch side signing autographs and posing for pictures with supporters in the south stands, before moving to the west.

Selfies galore, obviously.

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After a successful first weekend in the BBC Sport predictor game, where Lawro predicted six results correctly with three perfect scores, he was less accurate with his predictions for Saturday's action.

He is backing Man Utd to defeat Arsenal this afternoon.

If you agree or disagree, you can have your say by playing here.

Radamel Falcao starts in Manchester United's attack as captain Rooney is absent with a dead leg, while Marcos Rojo comes in at left-back as Luke Shaw is recovering from a head injury.

Midfielder Aaron Ramsey has recovered from a knock to start in an unchanged Arsenal side. Danny Welbeck is unavailable to face his former club because of a knee injury.

Man Utd XI: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Rojo; Blind; Mata, Herrera, Fellaini, Young; Falcao.

Arsenal XI: Ospina; Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Cazorla, Coquelin; Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez; Giroud.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Old Trafford

"The final home game of Louis van Gaal's first season as Manchester United manager - and despite no trophies it can be deemed a qualified success after guiding them through a period of transition back into the Champions League.

"Arsenal knocked United out of the FA Cup here at Old Trafford and another win today will be regarded as a further statement of progress by manager Arsene Wenger as they fight it out to finish third behind champions Chelsea and Manchester City.

"No such thing as a dead rubber between these two, though, so expectations remain high."

A blow for Arsenal and Manchester United's top-two hopes, as Yaya Toure scores his second goal of what is turning into a cracking match against Swansea.

You can follow all of the action in that one here.

Same Arsenal eleven again.

In the absence of Wayne Rooney, defender Chris Smalling takes the captain's armband for the first time.

Radamel Falcao starts up front, former Arsenal man Robin van Persie is on the bench.