Arsenal v Manchester United: What's in store at Emirates?

30 April 2009 11:15
In three Premier League matches against United since the move from Highbury in 2006, Arsenal have won twice and drawn once, yet always conceded at least one goal. [LNB]With Wenger's young team having failed to score what could have been a crucial away goal at Old Trafford, it means that a repeat of any of the past three results at the Emirates would still ultimately result in Manchester United progressing to the Champions League final in Rome next month. [LNB] Related ArticlesAdvantage UnitedMan United 1 Arsenal 0Manchester United v Arsenal: Man markingAlmunia keeps the dream alivePaper View: Joy for O'Shea in winArsenal craving pedigreeArsenal 2 Manchester United 1 - November 2008 [LNB]The most recent match was an open and entertaining affair that saw Arsenal race into a 2-0 lead thanks to a brace of goals from Samir Nasri before being pegged back in the final moments by Rafael Da Silva. At 2-2 on aggregate, United would reach the final on away goals if this scoreline was replicated next Tuesday. [LNB]Arsenal 2 Manchester United 2 - November 2007 [LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson was hugely disappointed to leave the Emirates with only a draw after twice taking the lead. However, William Gallas made up for an earlier own goal by scoring in the last minute to ensure Arsenal clinched a share of the points. A similar result next week would see Manchester United progress 3-2 on aggregate. [LNB]Arsenal 2 Manchester United 1 - January 2007 [LNB]Manchester United took the lead in the first match between the two clubs since Arsenal's move to the Emirates. Arsenal, however, staged a dramatic late finale to clinch victory thanks to goals in the last seven minutes from Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry. United, though, would still reach the Champions League final on away goals if this scoreline was repeated at the Emirates. [LNB] 

Source: Telegraph