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The match is only available in the USA on NBC's streaming platform Peacock. : Blast by Aubameyang parried away by De Gea. : Man United wants a penalty for a tackle by Martin Odegaard on Fred in the box. It was a critical victory because it lifted Man United to seventh place in the Premier League standings (21 points), just two points behind Arsenal (5th place, 23 points) and three points out of the all-important fourth-place spot that is rewarded with a berth in the Champions League at season's end. That memorable performance was not the first time Ronaldo netted a double against Arsene Wengers side either. Jesse Lingard: How much will England star earn at Nottingham Forest? Old Trafford74.879 Seats, Current transfer record: Here are clips from five games that define the rivalry ahead of the the meeting between the two teams at Old Trafford on Sunday. Revisit one of the five-time Ballon dOr winners most iconic showings on English soil below. MANU Cristiano Ronaldo (penalty kick) 70th min. Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira were not players to back down in a conflict. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's shot is blocked by Harry Maguire for a corner. Your input will affect cover photo selection, along with input from other users. And a penalty is given! The goal was wide open for Smith Rowe to score. But it tells you how fans are feeling about this game. : Goal Ronaldo! He even had the bottle to square up to Thierry Henry early in the match, which resulted in the home crowd booing him for the remainder of proceedings. : SUBS - Jesse Lingard comes on for Marcus Rashford, while Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette come on for Arsenal (for Aubameyang and Odegaard). United had won three titles in four seasons when Wenger arrived in England, and they duly picked up another in the 1996-97 campaign. 70th min. : SUB - Now it's Bruno Fernandes going off. Cutback by Marcus Rashford this time and Ronaldo was there to put it home. Danny Ryan is a Senior Writer and Boxing Lead at GiveMeSport. Arsenal respond almost immediately! Manchester United vs. Arsenal result: Ronaldo nets twice, surpasses 800 goals in Red Devils win. Biggest game of the season today. MORE: Ronaldo warned of changes under Rangnick. Man Utd vs Arsenal 2021. Arsenal: Almunia, Lauren (Fabregas 83), Campbell (Hoyte 79), Cygan, Cole, Ljungberg, Flamini (Reyes 70), Vieira, Pires, Bergkamp, Henry. It was initially not awarded by the officials, but the VAR stepped in here, too,to flag the infraction by Odegaard, who fouled Fred in the Arsenal box with a late slide tackle. Martin Odegaard responds right away, putting away a Martinelli cross. : Man United fans want a penalty kick, but Ben White put in a great tackle in the Arsenal box. You will need to temporarily disable your Ad-blocker to view this page. : Another shot on goal for the home team. Arsenal fans, beware, because Ronaldo with a point to prove is a terrifying prospect for the opposition, Are Arsenal Top 4 Quality? A scrappy, bad-tempered game was heading for 0-0 at Old Trafford when United won a late penalty. A near identical goal to the first! 20, Stadium: MANU Cristiano Ronaldo (Marcus Rashford) 52nd min. Arsenal continued to push forward, and United duo Heinze and Giggs were booked for clumsy challenges. 44th min. 1-1. Ronaldo puts a defender on his rear end in the box and blasts a shot on goal, but Ramsdale blocks. Its incredible to think that over 16 years after that display in the heart of north London, Ronaldo is still starting and scoring goals for United. Cover photo is available under {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}} license. #afc pic.twitter.com/OxQlue7ifp. If you're using HTTPS Everywhere or you're unable to access any article on Wikiwand, please consider switching to HTTPS (https://www.wikiwand.com). Tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of kick off. 13th min. Would you like to suggest this photo as the cover photo for this article? 19th min. And after the VAR looks at it, the goal is given! Ronaldo starts #MUNARS #mufc #afc pic.twitter.com/q8gEXm3w0L. 89th min. 2nd min. The tally was initially disallowed, but the VAR intervened and saw that it was a teammate who injured De Gea. : Goal? Donny van de Beek comes on. 48th min. Its a game pretty much every fan of English football knows very well, mainly due to the clash between Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane in the tunnel before kick-off. Arsenal take an early 1-0 lead thanks to Smith Rowe. The tension-charged atmosphere was heightened when Vieira headed Arsenal ahead from Thierry Henry's corner.

If you are using an Ad-Blocker, it might have mistakenly blocked our content. Arsenal starting lineup(4-2-3-1, left to right): 32-AaronRamsdale-GK 20-Nuno Tavares, 6-Gabriel, 4-Ben White, 18-Takehiro Tomiyasu 5-Thomas Partey, 25-Mohamed Elneny 10-Emile Smith Rowe, 8-Martin Odegaard,35-Gabriel Martinelli 14-Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal subs (9): 33-Arthur Okonwo-GK, 3-Kieran Tierney, 16-RobHolding, 23-Albert Sambi Lokonga, 15-Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 9-Alexandre Lacazette, 19-Nicholas Pepe, 7-Bukayo Saka, 30-Eddie Nketiah, MORE: How Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal. {{::lang.NameEnglish}} - {{::lang.NameNative}}, {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}}, 200304: Brawl and Cup semi-final meeting, 200405: Unbeaten run ends, tunnel fracas, Footballers who have played for both clubs, {{current.info.license.usageTerms || current.info.license.name || current.info.license.detected || 'Unknown'}}, Uploaded by: {{current.info.uploadUser}} on {{current.info.uploadDate | date:'mediumDate'}}. 46th min. When United won a penalty, guess who stepped up to take it United won 2-0 and as tempers flared in the tunnel after the gamea slice of pizza was said to hit Sir Alex Ferguson in the face. 2262.9 %, National team players: #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/E9EEZiisUY. 24.8, Foreigners: Both started on Sunday against Chelsea. He will start on the bench with Gabriel Martinelli taking his place in the XI. He had too much space, and it's 800 career goals for club and country in his career. Manchester United starting lineup (4-3-3, left to right): 1-David de Gea-GK 27-Alex Telles, 5-Harry Maguire, 2-Victor Lindelof, 20-Diogo Dalot 17-Fred, 39-Scott McTominay,18-Bruno Fernandes 10-Marcus Rashford,7-Cristiano Ronaldo,25-Jadon Sancho, Manchester Unitedsubs (9): 26-Dean Henderson-GK, 4-Phil Jones, 3-Eric Bailly, 14-Jesse Lingard,8-Juan Mata, 34-Donny van de Beek, 11-Mason Greenwood, 9-Anthony Martial, 16-Amad Diallo. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for, Note: preferences and languages are saved separately in https mode. Fred wins the ball in midfield and Cristiano Ronaldo goes straight to goal. Fine stop by De Gea. 78th min. 1st min. If Arsenal lose, we don't see CL football for another 5 years. In Canada, the Premier League is available exclusively, live and on-demand, on DAZN . What happened next defined the seasons of both clubs and produced the most iconic moment of Ryan Giggs' career. Wenger's team fired back with a remarkable run to the Double in 1998, and there began a rivalry between the two teamsand the two managersthat burns bright to this day. Please click the "Downloads" icon in the Safari toolbar, open the first download in the list, Arsenal F.C.Manchester United F.C. Just like Ronaldo did on the other end moments ago. : What a chance for Aubameyang! No VAR review pic.twitter.com/8FHvdi0mn7, Don't know how Maguire got away with this pic.twitter.com/JzVKzjeYcz. : Diogo Dalot with the first shot on goal for Man United. The game had gone to a replay and United were down to 10 men when Arsenal won a penalty in the dying minutes. Apparently not enough pressure in the ball and another ball is replaced. Its cold. But it's easy for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Rooney hit the post moments later before Ronaldo stung Arsenal again. It was a near miracle that both sides finished the half with 11 men after a fractious opening period littered with poor tackles and some shameful indiscipline. This is an overview of the record of the club against other opponents. Man Utd's new interim boss will watch their match against Arsenal from the stands #PLonPrime #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/OCqScYievC. MORE: The final Ballon d'Or voting tally. 52nd min. Replays seem to show Takehiro Tomiyasu pulled down in the box by Harry Maguire. United actually fell behind in the match to a bizarre goal scored by Emile Smith Rowewho shot on goal while Man United goalkeeper David De Gea was down injured on the goal line. The game-winner came on a 70th-minute penalty kick, which Ronaldo stepped up to convert for goal No. With tempers calmed at the start of the second period, United equalised again when Ronaldo scored from an acute angle after being fed by Giggs.

Manchester United leads 2-1. But United drew level when Wayne Rooney laid the ball back beautifully for Giggs, whose first-time half-volley was deflected past Manuel Almunia by Cole. Caretaker Michael Carrick served as manager on the sidelines against Arsenal, his third and final match in charge after the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Bruno Fernandes slots it home to level the game just before the half. : Arsenal corner kick after a deflected shot and it finishes in the goal, but referee Martin Atkinson doesn't allow it. Right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the surprise exclusion from the matchday squad and Nemanja Matic is also out. Emile Smith Rowe took the shot, but David De Gea was writhing on the ground with his back turned to play. Captain Harry Maguire is available after serving a one-game suspension, though fellow center back Raphael Varane is not yet ready to return. Ronaldo buries the penalty kick and the score is now 3-2 Manchester United! Jadon Sancho feeds Fred in the box and he cuts it back to Fernandes who touches it home. : The second half is underway. : Three straight corner kicks to start the match for Arsenal. 3:10 p.m.: This is extreme. The winger stabbed home from two yards after Giggs had floated a superb ball in from the right, leaving the badly-positioned Almunia in no-man's land. 88th min.

pic.twitter.com/QCXH1BaYGd. The last time the Manchester United superstar came face-to-face with the north London outfit was in April 2009, when he scored a brace at the Emirates to secure a spot in the Champions League final. Old Trafford. MANU Bruno Fernandes (Fred) 44th min. 90th min. Come back to this tweet in the future. : CAUTION - Scott McTominay with the late, reckless foul on Thomas Partey and Martin Atkinson has no choice. 55th min. Arsenal wish the VAR had done the same on apull-down in the box by United defenderHarry Maguire on Takehiro Tomiyasu before the halftime whistle. Arsenal went 2-1 up nine minutes before half-time when Henry held the ball up for the on-rushing Bergkamp, who rifled a low, angled drive through the legs of Carroll. If Arsenal win we come top 4, complete our rebuild and reestablish ourselves as a Champions League global club. : There's a second ball change happening in this first half. Patrick Vieira headed Arsenal ahead from a corner before Ryan Giggs levelled with a deflected shot. ARS Emile Smith Rowe 17th min. : Goal Arsenal!

The referee assumed that De Gea was fouled, but replays showed it was his teammate Fred who nicked De Gea's ankle. Most of the stadium singing Ole, Ole, Ole. pic.twitter.com/AcIJtElkYL. The only real injury concern for the Gunners wasright winger Bukayo Saka , who was forced to come out of last weekend's win over Newcastle. 2:41 p.m.: Can you imagine the uproar if Ronaldo weren't starting? Granit Xhaka (knee) and Sead Kolasinac (ankle) are the long-term injury absences. In 2005, the pair famously squared off in the tunnel before a meeting between the two teams. An extension you use may be preventing Wikiwand articles from loading properly. : And Ronaldo buries the penalty kick for a 3-2 United lead. The referee doesn't give it initially but he's having a look at it at the monitor. He shushed them, elevating his status as a Premier League pantomime villain. So what did Ronaldo do in response when he beat Jens Lehmann twice in four second half minutes? The VAR official was probably scared to give Arsenal a second decision in their favor. : And now a great save by Arsenal's Ramsdale on the other end. Use the filters to select a opponent. 35th min. However, he would have been ruled offside as the flag comes up. On Thursday evening, Cristiano Ronaldo will take on Arsenal in a competitive setting for the first time in over 12 years. And Arsenal with a shot in the box after just 35 seconds. Goals: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email. Mikael Silvestre was sent off in a fiery game - with Vieira and Roy Keane pulled apart beforehand in the tunnel. 11th min. He hands off a team to Rangnick that is back in positive spirits after a difficult stretch before Solskjaer's departure. Squad size: Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Mohamed El Neny also gets a turn in central midfield over Albert Sambi Lokonga . He's had the pleasure of interviewing the likes of Tyson Fury, Gary Lineker, Amir Khan, Lennox Lewis, Joe Root, David Haye, Frank Warren, Kell Brook & Joseph Parker. And it might have got worse for the visitors had Rooney, already booked for handball, not escaped with just a ticking-off after appearing to swear at the referee. And every decision Poll subsequently made was contested by the teams, Ashley Cole's blatant dive in the penalty area after three minutes not helping matters. 14th min. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The 36-year-olds brace at Highbury put the Red Devils 3-2 up on the day and John OSheas late goal then secured a famous win for Ferguson against his arch nemesis. 47th min. 801. Backup 'keeper Bernd Leno is out with a tight groin, according to the club. Man Utd could be 'keeping dialogue open' with 170k-a-week duo at Old Trafford, FIFA 23: Confirmed women's club teams so far, Euro 2022: Germanys Klara Bhl forced to relive terrible miss on big screen, Brighton's Danny Welbeck looks in incredible shape as he shows off muscly physique, Chelsea's Raheem Sterling thrashes Thomas Tuchel in wholesome table tennis footage, Chelsea: Tuchel 'wants' key signing after 105m duo at Stamford Bridge. 3:13 p.m.: Teams are on the field. Carrick went undefeated with two wins and a draw against Chelsea before announcing he would leave the club after the victory over Arsenal. 47th min. All Rights Reserved.

Give good old Wikipedia a great new look: This article was just edited, click to reload, This article has been deleted on Wikipedia (. : Man United's response is a solo effort and shot by Ronaldo. : Bruno Fernandes equalizes! 68th min. We are level again at Old Trafford. Maguire clearly pulls Tomiyasu back but no penalty given. Man United vs Arsenal Preview (The Football Terrace). rivalry. Arsenal were the FA Cup holders, Manchester United the favorites. Tomiyasu is beside himself, but no penalty given. Dennis Bergkamp restored Arsenal's lead before two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and a John O'Shea chip ended the Gunners' long unbeaten home record. When Arsene Wenger was named Arsenal manager in 1996, he was tasked with taking on a rampant Manchester United team re-born under Alex Ferguson (the Sir would come later). But the visitors sealed victory when substitute O'Shea latched on to Paul Scholes' pass and lobbed the ball into the net.

You can help our automatic cover photo selection by reporting an unsuitable photo. -62.87m. Manchester United will kick off a new era under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who watched from the stands and will take over training for the first time on Friday, December 3. : SUB - Ronaldo comes out and Anthony Martial replaces him. All set to go at Old Trafford: Lets go. Fellow defensive starter, left back Luke Shaw , is still a doubtafter the head injury sustained three matches ago. Once you have subscribed we will use the email you provided to send you the newsletter. Not a great start for United. 2:10 p.m.: You can be sure the camera will be locked on Rangnick all game: Ralf Rangnick is in the building Subs Not Used: Lehmann, Van Persie. United were reduced to 10 men when Silvestre tussled with Freddie Ljungberg on the edge of the box. 8th min. 32nd min. He once got Eoin Morgan to commentate on THAT Super Over and is an above average FIFA player. Up stepped Ruud van Nistelrooy, and his miss sparked ugly scenes that had both managers furious after the game. 35, Average age: Who else but Ronaldo? This browser is not supported by Wikiwand :( Wikiwand requires a browser with modern capabilities in order to provide you with the best reading experience.Please download and use one of the following browsers: An extension you use may be preventing Wikiwand articles from loading properly.