ARSENAL VS MAN UTD

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The words 'Arsenal versus Manchester United' leave tingling butterflies in the stomach, and Saturday's heavyweight encounter can be seen live on Sky Sports 1.

The top-of-the-table fixture promises to be a mouth-watering 90 minutes, with both sides playing gorgeous free-flowing football at present.

United's current form is blemish-free following their 4-1 demolition of Middlesbrough last week - a victory which made it eight consecutive wins in all competitions.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 17 matches after coming through a pulsating tie at Anfield last week with a creditable draw.

In last season's corresponding fixture The Gunners secured a dramatic late win courtesy of Thierry Henry's last-gasp header. However, on Saturday, The Red Devils will be eyeing vengeance and a chance to stamp their authority as Premier League champions.

The post-Henry era has led to several youngsters - notably Cesc Fabregas - maturing in stature and belief at Emirates Stadium, while Sir Alex Ferguson has built on a title winning side with the acquisitions of the likes of Carlos Tevez, Nani and Anderson.

United have been afforded the luxury of a week-long rest, while Arsene Wenger took his side to Bramall Lane in midweek.

But the lack of Carling Cup action comes as no advantage to Ferguson, following Wenger's customary rotation to provide his young stars with a chance to shine.
Arsenal team news

The Frenchman is still without Robin van Persie (knee) and Philippe Senderos (back), but he has no fresh injury concerns.

Emmanuel Adebayor is likely to continue his lone role up front, with Alexander Hleb floating to support the Togo international.

Eduardo da Silva is pushing for a start after a midweek brace, while Wenger must decide whether to break up the combination of Mathieu Flamini and Cesc Fabregas in midfield, with the experienced Gilberto Silva waiting in the wings.

United team news

For United, Ferguson has Paul Scholes (knee) unavailable, but Owen Hargreaves is set to make consecutive starts after playing his first game for almost two months against Boro.

Ryan Giggs will push the in-form Nani for a starting berth out wide, while Louis Saha and Michael Carrick both return to the squad.

Let the games begin😆

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Howlarious thumbnail
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Posted: 17 years ago
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well i'd be happy with a draw anyway coz arsenal wud still be top, but am lukin for 3 points too for arsenal 😃
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Posted: 17 years ago
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OMG MAN UTD GOT TOLD AT THE END 🤣 have that up ur backsides man 😆
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Posted: 17 years ago
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cmon the gunnerz !!!!

arsenal all the way

the best team ever man !


IT WAZ 2-2
ARSENAL !!!!!!!!
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Posted: 17 years ago
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ano man, we deserved 2 win
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Posted: 17 years ago
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we suld have defo won

but still a draw is better dan nufink innit

woot woot

go gallas 👏
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Posted: 17 years ago
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ye ano, gallas was sik man

anderson is a d*** wavin fake cards and dat 🤢 dutty player and tevez was wak
damilola thumbnail
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Posted: 17 years ago
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they were all wack !!!!

arsenal ruled 😆
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Posted: 17 years ago
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i kno we shuda had a peno too

ref was a idiot 🤢
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Posted: 17 years ago
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get over yourselves, man utd deserved the win, they had the better chances, but i agree the ref was pants and the linesman was blind 😆

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