Beware Arsenal - United hero Giggs threatens to flash his hairy chest again

28 April 2009 12:43
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs famously whipped his shirt off when he scored against Arsenal a decade ago - and he cannot rule out doing it again as he prepares to face them this week in the Champions League.[LNB]Giggs put United on course for the treble in 1999 when he left three defenders in his trail at Villa Park and fired past David Seaman before waving his jersey around his head.[LNB]Hairy moment: Ryan Giggs whips his shirt off after scoring against Arsenal in 1999[LNB]There were echoes of that celebration when Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Tottenham on Saturday - putting United ahead after being 2-0 down at half-time - and the winger got booked for stripping off. [LNB]Some brand it unprofessional as it always earns a yellow card, butGiggs believes anything can happen when season-changing goal is scored.[LNB]'I don't know if I like it because people remember that celebration more than the goal,' Giggs said. 'When you score a goal, or an important goal, feelings just take over.[LNB]'You have no control over it, you just haven't. That is whatfootball is all about. You never know what is going to happen next. Iused to say I would never do it again but you just never know. If you score a winner in the last minute you might just do it.'[LNB]Giggs' memorable goal was in the FA Cup semi-final and 10 years onhe is set to face Arsenal again this week in the last four of Europe'stop competition.[LNB]The 35-year-old was rested for the Spurs win so could feature on Wednesday, which would be his 800th United appearance.[LNB] 'I've never looked that far ahead but if you asked me when I was 19 'would you be playing in a Champions League semi-final at 35?' I would have said, No,' Giggs said. 'But I look after myself and it helps when you have good players around you.'[LNB] Is Manchester United great Ryan Giggs REALLY this season's best player?An early exit for Manchester United winger Nani as he flopsCHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPECIAL: A trip down memory lane with Manchester United and ArsenalIs Giggs the worthy winner? History shows United star was lucky to land PFA gongMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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