The game we all been waiting for. Tis' a bit early though, but I'm pretty sure, we all are itching to talk about this game despite we have the Carling Cup action tomorrow night. So the game that could decide what lies in our future for the English Premier League's title. We're up against.... Our old arc rivals...
We all know very well about the rivalries between these two teams. It stretches out in the middle of the Artic, (ofcourse I'm now exaggerating..Or am I..?). But A brief description nonetheless.
A Few Facts on Manchester United F.C.
* Manchester United's last domestic game before the Munich air disaster was a 5-4 win over Arsenal at Highbury. Duncan Edwards and Tommy Taylor, who tragically lost their lives in Munich, scored in the game.
* Manchester United (11 wins) and Arsenal (10 wins) are the two most successful sides in the history of the FA Cup. The two Clubs have twice met in the Final, in 1979 and 2005, with both ending in victory for the Gunners.
* The highest ever league attendance of 83,260 witnessed a game between Arsenal and Manchester United at Maine Road on January 18, 1948. Interestingly the current highest attendance at Emirates Stadium came against Manchester United, in the 2006-07 season. 60,128 spectators saw a late Thierry Henry header secure a 2-1 Arsenal win.
Courtesy of Arsenal.com
Manchester United Vital Statistics
There is a big difference in their away form, that could give us the better advantage really. But one can't doubt that they are still a tough opposition. One cannot say this is going to be a walk in the park type of game, no. This game will determine how strong we really are, a test of our squad mentality.
Had a chat with a Man Utd fans, hell, In Asia, you have a lot of them around. They admitted that lady luck has been on their side. Is it true then? Do you agree to the fact that Mancs have been lucky so far in their games? At the end of the day, what matters is the 3 points they secured..
Current Premiership Standings
Though we drew with Liverpool the other day, (and surely every one knows we deserved to win that game), we are locking horns with Mancs in the current table. Thus this Saturday Football Action is one of the biggest so far this season.
Why? Look at it.. Mancs played 11 games and lost one game with now 26 points with the same Goal Differences as we have. We are tied but with a game in hand. Should we lose that game in hand then Mancs will have the upper hand - Ofcourse if we are also failed to win this game on Saturday. But surely not, we're Arsenal, we strive for all.
Referee : Howard Webb :roll: - (confirmed by only Arsenal.Vital.co.uk)
Who shall be in our starting eleven then? Are we going to see Gilberto in, instead of Flamini? Are we going to see another 451 with Hleb in hole and Adebayor alone upfront? Who will be in goal? Will it be Almunia or Jens? - We all know, no one can stir up the Mancs Like Mad Jens can. But given the circumstances, We should play our best squad players. And surely SAF will not spare anyone despite it will be the Champions League soon after.. SAF knows we are capable of beating them - even if it is a hard knocking win.
But we are The Arsenal. We simply have to secure that three points, We did a double against them last season, surely we're capable of doing it again this time. - With the stronger side of the squad. Bookies and pudits alike, favouring Mancs to win easily. That Mancs will give us the first defeat of the season so they'll dent our spirits and wither from there. Well then screw them.. We shall see what happens..
Come ON YOU Gunners!!!
We all know very well about the rivalries between these two teams. It stretches out in the middle of the Artic, (ofcourse I'm now exaggerating..Or am I..?). But A brief description nonetheless.
A Few Facts on Manchester United F.C.
* Manchester United's last domestic game before the Munich air disaster was a 5-4 win over Arsenal at Highbury. Duncan Edwards and Tommy Taylor, who tragically lost their lives in Munich, scored in the game.
* Manchester United (11 wins) and Arsenal (10 wins) are the two most successful sides in the history of the FA Cup. The two Clubs have twice met in the Final, in 1979 and 2005, with both ending in victory for the Gunners.
* The highest ever league attendance of 83,260 witnessed a game between Arsenal and Manchester United at Maine Road on January 18, 1948. Interestingly the current highest attendance at Emirates Stadium came against Manchester United, in the 2006-07 season. 60,128 spectators saw a late Thierry Henry header secure a 2-1 Arsenal win.
Courtesy of Arsenal.com
Manchester United Vital Statistics
There is a big difference in their away form, that could give us the better advantage really. But one can't doubt that they are still a tough opposition. One cannot say this is going to be a walk in the park type of game, no. This game will determine how strong we really are, a test of our squad mentality.
Had a chat with a Man Utd fans, hell, In Asia, you have a lot of them around. They admitted that lady luck has been on their side. Is it true then? Do you agree to the fact that Mancs have been lucky so far in their games? At the end of the day, what matters is the 3 points they secured..
Current Premiership Standings
Though we drew with Liverpool the other day, (and surely every one knows we deserved to win that game), we are locking horns with Mancs in the current table. Thus this Saturday Football Action is one of the biggest so far this season.
Why? Look at it.. Mancs played 11 games and lost one game with now 26 points with the same Goal Differences as we have. We are tied but with a game in hand. Should we lose that game in hand then Mancs will have the upper hand - Ofcourse if we are also failed to win this game on Saturday. But surely not, we're Arsenal, we strive for all.
Referee : Howard Webb :roll: - (confirmed by only Arsenal.Vital.co.uk)
Who shall be in our starting eleven then? Are we going to see Gilberto in, instead of Flamini? Are we going to see another 451 with Hleb in hole and Adebayor alone upfront? Who will be in goal? Will it be Almunia or Jens? - We all know, no one can stir up the Mancs Like Mad Jens can. But given the circumstances, We should play our best squad players. And surely SAF will not spare anyone despite it will be the Champions League soon after.. SAF knows we are capable of beating them - even if it is a hard knocking win.
But we are The Arsenal. We simply have to secure that three points, We did a double against them last season, surely we're capable of doing it again this time. - With the stronger side of the squad. Bookies and pudits alike, favouring Mancs to win easily. That Mancs will give us the first defeat of the season so they'll dent our spirits and wither from there. Well then screw them.. We shall see what happens..
Come ON YOU Gunners!!!
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