Arsenal need to tie Walcott down to a new deal
There is no shortage of exciting wingers in the Premier League right now and Theo Walcott remains one of the most effective, even after a lengthy cruciate ligament lay-off.
But with his contract entering its final year at the Emirates, Arsenal must prioritise keeping the England international, who earned his team a point with a late equaliser at Old Trafford.
Walcott is more rounded than Raheem Sterling, quicker than Ashley Young and Aaron Lennon and more consistent than Andros Townsend.
Any failure to secure Walcott to a new deal would be reckless on Arsenal’s part.
Young could signal the end for Di Maria
With Louis van Gaal securing the services of Dutch winger Memphis Depay for next season, there is already a question mark over the future of £59.7m record signing Angel di Maria, who once again failed to make the starting line-up against Arsenal.
But while Depay is one threat to Di Maria, the resurgence of Ashley Young may ultimately prove the death knell for the Argentine at Old Trafford.
Young has been brilliant for United this season
Young has come back from the dead under Van Gaal and against Arsenal, he displayed the form that has made him a certainty for an England recall.
Depay and Young will take some shifting, so will United really want to accommodate a third-choice Di Maria next season?
United and Arsenal both searching for the same solutions
Arsenal need a new goalkeeper, commanding centre-half, experienced holding midfielder and top-class striker to challenge for the title next season, yet the same applies to Manchester United.
Both clubs have the money to solve their problems, but finding the right players is by no means a guarantee, especially with many clubs wanting the same players.
Van Gaal and Wenger both need to bolster same areas in transfer window
It is why Chelsea remain ahead of the pack because they have already ticked the boxes that are still unchecked at Old Trafford and the Emirates.
And with Van Gaal and Arsene Wenger both having chequered records in the transfer market, it remains to be seen whether either of these clubs will be ready to win the title again next season.
Falcao could not muster a Michael Owen moment
When Radamel Falcao applauded all sides of Old Trafford and waved before being replaced by Robin van Persie after 61 minutes, it was fairly obvious that the Colombian forward was bidding his farewells to Old Trafford.
It has been a tough year for the Colombian, whose four goals on loan from Monaco have been a poor return for a player of his calibre.
Time to say goodbye: Falcao is unlikely to remain at Old Trafford next season
Falcao has simply been in the right place at the wrong time too often this season, with crosses never arriving at the right time or passes going elsewhere.
And he will leave United without a stand-out moment for the fans to remember him by – there has certainly been nothing to match Michael Owen’s injury-time winner against Manchester City.
Mesut Ozil is a luxury Arsenal cannot afford
Mesut Ozil continues to be an enigma for Arsenal and the German was once again anonymous in this game.
He may have his sporadic moments of brilliance within the safe confines of the Emirates, but he is too often a passenger away from home when increased work-rate and defensive discipline is crucial.
The former Real Madrid playmaker possesses all the talent in the world, but he rarely shows it and, in a team that already has the flair of Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez and, when fit, Jack Wilshere, Ozil is simply a luxury that Arsenal cannot afford.
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