This sunday when Manchester United entertains the table toppers Arsenal a certain missing rivalry will again restart. When I started supporting Manchester united our main rivals were Arsenal. Game against them was the most important one to look forward to. They had Henry We had Nistelrooy, they had Viera we had keane, they had Bergkamp we had Giggs, they had Pires we had Scholes, they had Fabregas and we had Ronaldo. Both teams had many ugly fights like the famous tunnel fight between Viera and Keane just before the match, Nistelrooy being mobbed by arsenal players after he missed a penalty, The Pizza Incident where a arsenal player ( Fabregas according to reports) threw a pizza on Sir alex . The Rivalry was so intense that their match at Old trafford in 2004-2005 season was termed as Battle of the Buffet.
But as the years have passed by,the rivalry has cooled down significantly which Sir alex himself has said. With the emergence of Chelsea and Manchester City, Arsenal are no longer considered as our main rivals. On one hand where Manchester United have won Trophies after Trophies, Arsenal haven't won a trophy for more than 8 years. Arsenal have not won a premier league match at Old trafford in their last 6 meetings. 2006 was the last time where Arsenal beat United at Old trafford. The 8-2 thrashing and RVP joining United has also not helped arsenal. The clashes between the two clubs in recent years have been either one sided or insignificant(Like last years 1-1 draw at emirates).
This season is looking somewhat different for arsenal. They are sitting pretty at the top and have not lost a game since losing to Villa at the start of the season. They have bought one of the best play maker in the world in Ozil and he has been really good for them. They Defeated Dortmund this week at their won turf so that is worth appreciating. This season where Manchester United have struggled , Arsenal have been in full flow. One player for arsenal who has really come out of age this season is Aaron Ramsey. He has been scoring goals for fun.
Unlike last few seasons this game against Arsenal will be very important. I know a win or loss in November wont hamper your chances of winning the league but this time it may. Moyes and his boys cannot afford to lose this game. Moyes have somewhat performed better in last month or so. Manchester United have not lost in their last 8 games in all competition. So if they lose this one then all the momentum will be over. Manchester united's situation will be back to square one. Arsenal will be 11 points clear of us if they win the game on sunday. So no way could Moyes and his army afford to lose. This Sunday we will be having after a long time a mouthwatering clash between Manchester United and Arsenal. It is an important game for both the team. I still have my doubt over arsenal. I still feel it is too early to say they are back to their best. Like Rooney said this week " Let us see where are Arsenal in March". It is not an arrogant comment but it is a true comment. So far Arsenal have been good so this clash will also be really good.
I just Hope we see some real good football Acton this sunday. I have always wanted Arsenal to be our main rivals . They are a club like Manchester United who have not come at the top with the help of Money like Chelsea or Manchester City have. As far as the prediction for the game goes my inner feeling says this will be the game that officially kick starts Moyes's career. I have a feeling we will win. Anything can happen. All I can say I hope this game bring back the missing Rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United.
Let The Rivalry Resume
But as the years have passed by,the rivalry has cooled down significantly which Sir alex himself has said. With the emergence of Chelsea and Manchester City, Arsenal are no longer considered as our main rivals. On one hand where Manchester United have won Trophies after Trophies, Arsenal haven't won a trophy for more than 8 years. Arsenal have not won a premier league match at Old trafford in their last 6 meetings. 2006 was the last time where Arsenal beat United at Old trafford. The 8-2 thrashing and RVP joining United has also not helped arsenal. The clashes between the two clubs in recent years have been either one sided or insignificant(Like last years 1-1 draw at emirates).
This season is looking somewhat different for arsenal. They are sitting pretty at the top and have not lost a game since losing to Villa at the start of the season. They have bought one of the best play maker in the world in Ozil and he has been really good for them. They Defeated Dortmund this week at their won turf so that is worth appreciating. This season where Manchester United have struggled , Arsenal have been in full flow. One player for arsenal who has really come out of age this season is Aaron Ramsey. He has been scoring goals for fun.
Unlike last few seasons this game against Arsenal will be very important. I know a win or loss in November wont hamper your chances of winning the league but this time it may. Moyes and his boys cannot afford to lose this game. Moyes have somewhat performed better in last month or so. Manchester United have not lost in their last 8 games in all competition. So if they lose this one then all the momentum will be over. Manchester united's situation will be back to square one. Arsenal will be 11 points clear of us if they win the game on sunday. So no way could Moyes and his army afford to lose. This Sunday we will be having after a long time a mouthwatering clash between Manchester United and Arsenal. It is an important game for both the team. I still have my doubt over arsenal. I still feel it is too early to say they are back to their best. Like Rooney said this week " Let us see where are Arsenal in March". It is not an arrogant comment but it is a true comment. So far Arsenal have been good so this clash will also be really good.
I just Hope we see some real good football Acton this sunday. I have always wanted Arsenal to be our main rivals . They are a club like Manchester United who have not come at the top with the help of Money like Chelsea or Manchester City have. As far as the prediction for the game goes my inner feeling says this will be the game that officially kick starts Moyes's career. I have a feeling we will win. Anything can happen. All I can say I hope this game bring back the missing Rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United.
Let The Rivalry Resume
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