Manchester United vs Arsenal: Fierce rivals' 5 memorable matches

Manchester United vs Arsenal fixture is one of Premier League fixtures where players throw everything on line for crest on ir jersey. A war where players accept thing but victory. rivalry was at its peak from 1997 to 2005, but fixture still has that excitement factor that grips fans to date. Here are 5 most memorable matches played by two EPL giants.

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EPL: Manchester United vs Arsenal 5 Memorable Matches

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Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal  (2003)

cause of this huge battle was a retaliatory kick from Patrick Vieira on Dutchman which resulted in a second yellow. This whole thing led to a mass brawl. Rudd Van Nistelrooy later took a tumble in Gunners' penalty area to win a spot-kick which he missed. Martin Keown was later banned for three games and received a fine for his tantrum. Roy Keane, Ray Parlour, Vieira, and Ashley Cole were fined as well.

"We could have paid for a new roof at FA for amount we paid in fines over that incident," grumbled Keown.

Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United (2005)

United had ended Arsenal’s record-breaking 49-game unbeaten league run previous October. Red Devils actually dominated for a while and Arsenal had goal frame to thank for denying both shots by Wayne Rooney and Van Nistelrooy. Gunners were reduced to 10 men when Jose Antonio Reyes was sent off towards end of extra-time. In first FA Cup final to be decided on penalties, Scholes was only one to miss from spot, with Arsenal captain Vieira slotting home winner.

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Manchester United 2-0 Arsenal (2004)

After 49 games ‘Invincibles’ finally tasted ir first defeat as y lost to ir rivals. A goal each from van Nistelrooy, who salvd his pride after scoring a penalty, and teend Wayne Rooney ended longest unbeaten run in English football. re was a brawl brewing up both on and off pitch as Sol Campbell refused to shake Rooney’s hand after game. This match was a proper Arsenal-United game where rivalry went on beyond Old Trafford pitch.

Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United (2001)

Arsenal capitalised on ir chances as y defeated defending champions Manchester United 3-1. United had first taken lead thanks to a goal from Paul Scholes. However, Arsenal completely outclassed United side as y came from a goal down to thump ir illustrious visitors. Fabien Barz’s catastrophic goalkeeping helped Arsenal’s cause. But thing can be taken away from Gunners who just blew aside Fergie’s boys on that day. A goal by Thierry Henry sealed match and league for Wenger’s boys.

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Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United (2009)

Cristia Ronaldo tormented a hopeful Arsenal side in semi-finals of UEFA Champions League with a brace in return leg at Emirates. Arsenal was decimated by sheer pace on counter-attack that was displayed by Manchester United’s Cristia Ronaldo, Ji-Sung Park, and Wayne Rooney. third goal scored by United was a perfect counter-attacking goal as Red Devils simply blew Arsenal defense away by scoring a goal in just 30 seconds. Arsenal lost tie 4-1 on aggregate as Manchester United romped to ir second consecutive Champions League final, only to be defeated by Spanish giants Barcelona.