Great Man Utd-Arsenal FA Cup clashes
Manchester United have drawn Arsenal at home in the fifth round of the FA Cup. We look back on some classic encounters.
Arsenal's Nelson Vivas is sent off" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="276" src="http://www.expressandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/emp-1179574.jpg" width="450"/>Manchester United have drawn Arsenal at home in the fifth round of the FA Cup. We look back on some classic encounters. In 1999, the two sides met in the semi-finals Arsenal were looking to defend their Double of the previous year, while United were chasing a unique Treble. Arsenal's Nelson Vivas was sent off during a 0-0 first encounter.nextpage
In the replay, again at Villa Park, Dennis Bergkamp saw his penalty saved in a memorable match which saw United skipper Roy Keane sent off.nextpage
Ryan Giggs" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="354" src="http://www.expressandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/emp-1180523.jpg" width="450"/>The game will be best remembered for one of the finest FA Cup goals of all times. During extra time, Giggs picked up possession on the half-way line and dribbled past the whole Arsenal back line, including Tony Adams and Martin Keown before launching his left-footed strike just under David Seaman's bar and beyond him. United went on to beat Newcastle in the final and win an historic Treble.nextpage
When the two teams met again at Old Trafford in 2003, it was Arsenal who came out on top. After being the hero of 1999, Ryan Giggs rounded Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman and Sol Campbell, but left Old Trafford aghast by firing over the bar.nextpage
The Brazillian Edu scored minutes later, with a goal from Sylvain Wiltord assuring the Gunners of a 2-0 win. They eventually lifted the cup, beating Southampton in the final.nextpage
The game was perhaps more famous for the infamous boot incident in the United dressing room, which left David Beckham with cuts to his face. Sir Alex Ferguson accidentally kicked a football boot against the England captain's face. The midfielder left Old Trafford the following summer.nextpage
Arsenal and Manchester United met again in the FA Cup semi final at Villa Park in 2004. With Arsenal chasing another Double, tempers boiled over at times.nextpage
Paul Scholes got the winner as United triumphed 1-0 and booked their final place. They beat Millwall in the final to lift the trophy.nextpage
The 2005 final saw the old foes meet again. Up until this encounter, whichever side had won their clashes in the earlier stages then went on to win the trophy. This time, it was winner takes all. Rio Ferdinand found the net but his goal was disallowed.nextpage
Patrick Vieira (R) is embraced by his team mates after scoring the winning penalty." class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="375" src="http://www.expressandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/emp-2412771.jpg" width="266"/>Jose Antonio Reyes is sent off for Arsenal but the game still goes to penalties. Captain Patrick Vieira scores the winning penalty and is mobbed by his teammates. It is his last action in an Arsenal shirt before being sold and marks the Gunners' last trophy win. United will be hoping to keep that record intact in 2008.