Although Arsenal and Manchester United have frequently been in the same division in English football since 1919, the rivalry between the two clubs only became a fierce one in the late 1990s and early
United and Arsenal players prepare for a corner kick during a Premier League match on 19 November 2016.
Gary Neville described Arsenal's 1998 side as "experienced and strong, both mentally and physically."
Old Trafford was the setting for another brawl between the two sides.
Arsène Wenger was highly critical of Mike Riley's performance, suggesting the referee was biased towards the home side.
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Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Man United or simply United, is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Stretford, Greater Manchester, England. They compete in the
Arsenal F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry
…Although Arsenal and Manchester United have frequently been in the same division in English football since 1919, the rivalry between the two clubs only became a fierce one in the late 1990s…
The Manchester United team at the start of the 1905–06 season, in which they were runners-up in the Second Division
The Busby Babes in 1955. Manager Matt Busby is pictured front right.
A plaque at Old Trafford in memory of those who died in the Munich air disaster, including players' names
The United Trinity statue of George Best (left), Denis Law (centre) and Bobby Charlton (right) outside Old Trafford