Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,602 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United get the match underway!
3.43
0-0Paquito Pires Viera threads the ball through to Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara knocks in a cross ball towards Del Newby. Del Newby directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Pius Job!
4.37
Mile Laybutt makes a probing pass to Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Yannis Saravakos.
8.00
0-0Syd Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Del Newby. Del Newby powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.57
0-0Syd Froggatt clumsily knocks into Chris Hertog. Syd Froggatt is warned by the referee! Chris Hertog hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
Syd Froggatt threads the ball through to Martin Budan. Martin Budan knocks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Pius Job manages to keep it out.
16.38
Yoximar Rosales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Souness tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.50
1-0Duncan Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius plays a perfect one-two with Scott Wright and rushes in on goal... Martin Lucius rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Yannis Saravakos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.11
Marvin Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara goes all the way! Rachid Zerara rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rachid Zerara!
32.52
1-1Egutu Okocha catches Kenichi Watanabe on the ankles. Egutu Okocha is shown the yellow card! Kenichi Watanabe runs off the knock.
33.48
Chris Hertog clumsily knocks into Frank Hurtado. The referee calls over Chris Hertog and warns him to calm down! Frank Hurtado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.12
Mile Laybutt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Yannis Saravakos easily smothers it!
44.15
Marvin Wright makes a probing pass to Martin Budan. Martin Budan makes a probing pass to Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
48.41
Chris Hertog hacks Marvin Wright from behind! Chris Hertog is shown the yellow card! Marvin Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.46
Mile Laybutt brings the ball forward. Mile Laybutt goes all the way! Mile Laybutt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Yannis Saravakos is on top of it.
59.01
1-1Martin Budan knocks the ball forward to Del Newby. Del Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.08
Syd Froggatt decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Froggatt flicks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.18
1-1Manchester United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
78.33
Mile Laybutt knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yannis Saravakos who gathers it comfortably.
83.47
Mile Laybutt flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.24
Julian Wimmer passes the ball forward to Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright goes all the way! Scott Wright rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
22.2%
43.1%
34.7%
Scorers