Monday evening’s FA Cup clash will be crucial, but will it live up to these ten memorable matches?
Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final against Arsenal on Monday will undoubtedly be a defining moment of this season. The loser will see their chances of silverware all but evaporate, while the winner will be two games away from lifting a trophy.
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However, a game’s importance to the two teams involved is no guarantee of an enjoyable fixture for the neutrals. United and Arsenal have enjoyed many memorable fixtures over the years, and it will have some way to go to live up to this top ten…
10) Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal (FA Cup Semi-Final Replay 1999 A.E.T)
This game will forever be remembered for Ryan Giggs’ chest hair! A wonderful solo goal saw the Welshman tear off his shirt as he sprinted down the sideline. United had earlier led through David Beckham, before Dennis Bergkamp took the game into extra-time.
9) Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal (Premier League 2003)
Not a memorable game in terms of goals, but it’s hard to forget Martin Keown’s clash with Ruud Van Nistelrooy. The defender was angered after the Dutchman’s ‘play acting’ got Patrick Vieira sent-off, and made that clear after the striker missed a late penalty.
8) Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League 2002)
Arsenal sealed their second double in four years by clinching the Premier League title at Old Trafford. Sylvain Wiltord scored the only goal in this one, as the Gunners won their final 13 league games to surpass Sir Alex Ferguson’s side and lift the trophy.
7) Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (First Division 1990)
It was the same scoreline 12 years earlier, when Anders Limpar scored the only goal. However, the game was most memorable for a 21-man punch-up involving almost every player on the pitch. Both teams were docked points, despite no one being sent-off.
6) Manchester United 2-0 Arsenal (Premier League 2004)
Ruud Van Nistelrooy was at the heart of another United v Arsenal game, as he scored a controversial penalty to set United on the way to victory. A young Wayne Rooney completed the scoring, while after the game, Cesc Fabregas was rumoured to have thrown a pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson.
5) Manchester United 6-1 Arsenal (Premier League 2001)
Arsenal were thoroughly beaten at Old Trafford as Dwight Yorke bagged a first-half hat-trick inside 25 minutes to set United on route to three points. Roy Keane, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and Teddy Sheringham completed the scoring on an embarrassing day for the Gunners.
4) Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United (Premier League 2001)
The Gunners won a comfortable victory at Highbury after a hilarious error from Fabian Barthez. The two teams were locked at 1-1 before the French international hit his goal kick straight to Thierry Henry. Another error in stoppage time then allowed Henry to add a third.
3) Manchester United 4-0 Arsenal (FA Cup 2008)
United thrashed Arsenal at Old Trafford, in a game remembered as one of the Gunners worst ever performances in Manchester. Sir Alex Ferguson even warned Nani to ease off in his attempts to humiliate their visitors, after two defenders attempted to kick him.
2) Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United (Champions League 2009)
United brought a narrow 1-0 lead to the Emirates Stadium, but were not to be denied a huge aggregate win. Park Ji-Sung took advantage of a Kieran Gibbs slip before Cristiano Ronaldo’s 40-yard free-kick found its way in. Ronaldo scored his second of the night late on.
1) Manchester United 8-2 Arsenal (Premier League 2011)
There is little doubt that United’s huge win was the most memorable game between these two teams in the modern era. Wayne Rooney scored three, Ashley Young got two, and Carl Jenkinson was sent-off on a miserable day for the Gunners.