John Hartson
Former Arsenal and Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 live

"Mark Noble is having the season of his life. Whenever I've seen him play he has been fantastic. He just sits in, intercepts the ball and keeps it nice and tidy.

"If he does not get an opportunity at this summer's Euros then he will never get a chance. Who else is there? Jordan Henderson has more experience but, yes, Noble deserves a chance for England."

Old Trafford falls suspiciously silent as Darren Randolph starts another West Ham attack. Wing-back Aaron Cresswell gets free on the left and whips over another belting cross, Andy Carroll attacks it brilliantly but his header is high and wide. Great effort though!

Carroll then closes down David de Gea superbly. He may be injured at any minute but when he is fit and on his game Carroll remains a unique threat... 

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John Hartson
Former Arsenal and Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 live

"What a chance after five minutes. Andy Carroll is allowed to turn far too easily, he puts in Emmanuel Emenike with only David de Gea to beat, but he snatched his shot and it went three or four metres past the post."

West Ham look a really athletic side, they swarm forwards in numbers. Dimitri Payet has his first sight of goal with a very difficult shot on the turn but he screws it wide. 

Good game in these early stages as both sides look to attack with width and pace. Aaron Cresswell motors up the left for West Ham and puts over a very nice cross to find Andy Carroll. On his left foot, not his forehead though, and he slams over.

A minute later and Carroll plays in strike partner Emmanuel Emenike, he burns past the covering defender and shoots wide!

A clear opening...

John Hartson
Former Arsenal and Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 live

"It has been a really good start from Manchester United. Marcus Rashford is looking sharp, they are getting the ball into the box and that was a half-chance there for Jesse Lingard."

Corner to Manchester United, whipped in and Marouane Fellaini nods over the top. Bright start from the hosts. Loud start from the visiting fans. 

Andy Carroll immediately ragdolls Daley Blind out of the way as he brings the ball down on his chest. I wonder how he and Marcos Rojo will deal with Carroll at the back stick?

United's attack poses different problems as the pace of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford link up well. Reid is late on Martial and earns himself a 90-second yellow card.

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Game on!

Louis van Gaal gives the main stand a regal wave from across his clipboard as he comes out. Some of the hand gestures that come back his way are not for a family audience...

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West Ham's number 27 has been exceptional all season and he is the darling of the East End.

But could Manchester United's number 27 - a certain Marouane Fellaini - end up being the man most talked about tonight...?

Players are in the tunnel. 

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Old Trafford

West Ham's vast travelling support are already singing songs of acclaim to the gifted French midfield man who is the new idol of The Boleyn Ground - Dimitri Payet.

He has illuminated this season of rejuvenation under manager Slaven Bilic and was swiftly rewarded with a new contract following his move for Marseille last summer for a fee in excess of £10m.

Payet is the man West Ham's fans are counting on - can he inspire them to Wembley against Manchester United at Old Trafford today.

John Hartson
Former West Ham striker

The sprinklers are on at Old Trafford on what is a beautiful, fresh afternoon. The huge travelling support are in good voice already, bubbles are being sung about.

Will they be celebrating in a few hours' time?

Iain Lindley: SWEEPSTAKE: when today will LVG a) pointlessly swap full backs? & b) bring on another defensive midfielder?

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

"Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal begins what could be a defining week with this FA Cup quarter-final at home to West Ham United.

"Van Gaal's side need to find a response to their lamentable performance against Liverpool in the Europa League, not only to reach Wembley but also rediscover confidence ahead of next Thursday's second leg at Old Trafford.

"The Hammers will be backed by 9,000 fans here today and there has been a growing sense of destiny among that support that this might just be their year in the FA Cup, something they would see as the perfect farewell to The Boleyn Ground."

Danny Welbeck misses an open goal late in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat by Watford in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Manchester United have lost their last two FA Cup home games against fellow Premier League sides, both by a 2-1 scoreline (Swansea in 2014 and Arsenal in 2015).

One Premier League game this afternoon and it is potentially decisive at both ends of the table. Spurs can trim Leicester's lead to two points with a win at struggling Aston Villa and you can follow every kick here.

While we are talking about finishing in the top four, West Ham are looking like a good shout you know.

Manchester City have been poor of late while Dimitri Payet and co rip up the league. Can Slaven Bilic start life in the Olympic Stadium with a visit from Real Madrid?

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