Van Gaal: Rooney will inspire Man United to Destroy Arsenal

You think he would eventually today? Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes Wayne Rooney can inspire his side to victory against Arsenal in the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Monday.

Rooney has already helped the Red Devils to a victory over the Gunners this season, scoring in a 2-1 win back in November.

The two rivals meet again with a semi-final place at Wembley up for grabs, and Van Gaal has underlined Rooney's desire to claim a cup which has so far eluded him.

"I don't know how Rooney will motivate the dressing room but I think he shall do that because he is very motivated as a captain and a player," he told reporters.

"He wants to win a title. He has not won the FA Cup and that is something that is missing.

"My first championship with Ajax was very important for me. It was also an emotional thing and you have seen how he was motivated in the last minute of the game against Newcastle. You saw him running and pressing for a lost ball and that was fantastic.

"Every human being has his own identity and character and this is Wayne's character and he has also picked up red cards because of that character but, against Newcastle, it was fantastic."