Recap : Manchester United vs Arsenal Classics

Tonight, Manchester United will host Arsenal in their first European clash in UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at Old Trafford, but they have faced off in some league and cup classics over the years. Here are the highlights of 2 classic encounters between these 2 teams :

14 April 1999 : Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal - Villa Park (FA Cup semi-final replay)

United took a lead in the first half with a exceptional long-range strike from David Beckham but the Gunners equalised midway through the second half through a deflected Denis Bergkamp shot. Roy Keane was then sent off for a second yellow card and with the introduction of Marc Overmars, Arsenal were dominating the game. Nicolas Anelka had a goal disallowed for offside and United's dream of an unprecedented trophy haul seemed to have been ended when Phil Neville brought down Bergkamp to give away an injury-time penalty. But the drama had only just begun. Schmeichel saved Bergkamp's spot-kick to force extra-time, during which Giggs ran from halfway, beat the entire Arsenal back-line and fired into the roof of the net to score an outrageous goal that ranks among the all-time greats. United then went on to beat Newcastle in the final and win a famous treble.

24 October 2004 : Manchester United 2-0 Arsenal - Old Trafford (Premier League)

This match will be forever remembered as 'Pizzagate' because of the events that occured in the tunnel after the match. United and Nistelrooy got their revenge for the 'Monkeygate' event that happened about a year before with a 2-0 win through a late Wayne Rooney goal and, appropriately, a controversial Van Nistelrooy penalty. Arsenal record of 49 match unbeaten run came to an end and United went on to win the Premier League.

Glory Glory Man United !