Warnock warns Arsenal

Neil Warnock believes that Sheffield United can effectively end Arsenal's season.

The Blades boss believes that Arsenal, virtual ever-presents in FA Cup finals over the past few years, have to rate the competition as their best hope of glory in a faltering season.

After falling away in the title race, and suffering a 3-1 reversal against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie, Arsene Wenger's side will be hoping that their good form in the cup will still see them lift a trophy this term.

However in the first tie at Highbury, The Gunners were far from impressive, and saw United claim a replay with a late Andy Gray penalty.

Now Warnock is warning that Arsenal could see their seasonal hunt for silverware ended, although he believes the Premiership side are firm favourites.

"If they lose here, then maybe that is it for them this season," said Warnock.

"After losing in Germany, they might think they need to put out a full strength side against us because, if they get through, the FA Cup will be the most realistic trophy for them to win.

"That means the pressure is on them, they have a few problems at the moment, although they should still be able to come to Bramall Lane and beat Sheffield United.

"If they don't then they will have a real problem because this is their best chance of silverware."

Wenger faces a mounting injury crisis and, with no recognised strikers available, will have to call on untried starlets Quincy Owusu Abeyie and Arturo Lupoli.

Although both have netted in the Carling Cup this season the FA Cup represents a different prospect, and Warnock is confident that his team will put up a good fight.

"I have no fears about lifting my players, we'll be organised and disciplined," Warnock continued.

"They have quality everywhere so we have to be 200 times better than we normally are, and they will have to be 100 percent below their normal standard if there's any chance of a shock."