When you score a hat trick against Arsenal, you become the star attraction of your side for the next couple of games.
The West Han striker ran the show against the Gunners and would next be coming up against United.
The United defence conceded three goals against Tottenham in six minutes, and fare badly with aerial ball.
It will then be interesting to see how the united defence nullify the goal scoring threat of the Englishman.
United manager Van Gaal is already aware of the form and threat Carroll poses and said his team would deal with him.
The Dutchman blamed lack of communication among his defenders for Spurs first gaol and will be hoping such incident don't reoccur against the Hammers.
"I've seen the Andy Carroll show (against Arsenal) and I think our problem against Tottenham was also the miscommunication of our central defenders.'' Van Gaal said.
"I hope that we improve our communication because it is very important this game for us.
"Carroll has special qualities. We have seen that in the match that he played on Saturday.
"It was also against Arsenal and they have great central defenders but still he could do that.
"So we have to cope with Andy Carroll and not only Andy Carroll, the other players."
The FA Cup remains Manchester United's only hope of winning a silverware this season, and a semi-final tie with Everton awaits the winner if this tie.
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