Referee Paul Tierney stands between the two captains, not that he has to marshal the players too much.
His main job at this point is leading them onto the pitch, which he does when he gets the nod. From an events coordinator with a clipboard, no doubt.
Here we go…
Unfortunately for Arsenal one the toughest games this season [against Aston Villa] was between the two Champions League games [against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals].
The players are lining up in the famous Old Trafford tunnel.
Scott McTominay will lead Manchester United out, with opposite number Martin Odegaard a yard to his left.
The eyes are steely, the minds are focused. Far from Keane and Vieira-esque, mind.
You can also listen to the clash from Old Trafford this afternoon with John Murray and former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison bringing you the coverage.
Tune into BBC Radio 5 Live or click the ‘Listen Live’ tab at the top of this page, commentary will commence at 16:30 BST.
The atmosphere is ramping up as kick-off approaches.
The Arsenal fans are in excellent voice as they know their side needs them right behind them more than ever today.
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