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Angel di Maria (AFP)
Angel di Maria (AFP)

London - Angel Di Maria, whose form has declined since his British record transfer from Real Madrid to Manchester United, can still play an important role in his side's quest for success this season, according to assistant manager Ryan Giggs.

The 27-year-old Argentine became the most expensive player signed by a British club when he joined United for £59.7 million pounds last year but after scoring three times in his first five league matches, he has not found the net since January.

"He's a quality player and we'll be looking for him to produce because it is big game after big game now," Giggs said before United play holders Arsenal in an FA Cup quarter-final on Monday.

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