The first leg of the semi-final tie will take place at Old Trafford on the weekend commencing January 9, followed by the return leg at the KC Stadium during the weekend of January 23
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It was a good match for both sides by all standards
The Gunners have dropped to fourth in the table and with the teams above them winning this weekend, it would be imperative for them to stay in the race
After Blaise Matuidi had been set free down the left-hand side of the penalty area, he crossed for Edinson Cavani who slid in at the back post to tap home from three yards
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The Gunners finished 10 points behind champions Leicester City in the Premier League last season, but they have emerged as early contenders this time around following an unbeaten run of 10 top-flight games
An unfortunate own goal from Kevin Wimmer had earlier opened the scoring in a derby clash containing minimal clear-cut chances, but neither side truly did enough to claim bragging rights
The Gunners found themselves trailing by two inside 15 minutes
The dominant visitors had a strong penalty appeal turned down after Sanchez looked to have been brought down before Jermain Defoe equalised from the spot after keeper Petr Cech had fouled Duncan Watmore
Jermain Defoe’s penalty cancelled out an early header from Sanchez but two quick-fire goals from Giroud – both netted within three minutes of being introduced to the action – made the difference before Sanchez scored a fourth soon afterwards to move the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table
David Moyes’ side are treading thin ice at the moment, currently without a win since the beginning of the season and will do well to restrict a Gunners side who have been in good form this season
The victory also extended Liverpool’s unbeaten home record to 17 matches in all competitions, while the Baggies have now won just two of their 19 Premier League away games over the last 12 months
Arsene Wenger’s side have moved to the top of the league table, but their advantage over Manchester City, who play on Sunday, is just one point
Ozil, who celebrated his 28th birthday on Saturday, got the better of Fernandez at the back post and ferociously volleyed into the roof of the net from an Alexis Sanchez cross
Arsene Wenger’s side will be looking to continue the momentum they had built prior to the international break and will also be looking for revenge as it was Swansea that effectively ended their title challenge last season. The French manager admitted that his team have to be cautious despite their opponents’ lack of form at the momen
The game also marks Wenger’s 20th year in charge for the north London club, a momentous occasion, in which he has won three league titles and six FA Cups, while keeping the Gunners in the top four every year
A dominant performance from the Gunners began as early as the seventh minute when Walcott netted in his third successive match for the first time since 2013 after he met Sanchez’s cross to head home from close range
The Gunners’ last success in the English topflight came in the 2003-04 season when they went undefeated, and the youngster believes winning the diadem as well as the Champions League title would be amazing
The midfielder has been one of the north London side’s most promising young players in recent seasons and broke into the first team under Arsene Wenger last term