The Battle at Old Trafford: The story behind the heated rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United
The Battle at Old Trafford: The story behind the heated rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United The "Battle of Old Trafford" on September 21, 2003, was a key moment in the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United . These two clubs are among the most successful in English football . The match at Old Trafford showed the deep rivalry and tension between them. A crowd of 67,639 watched the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw. This result was big for Arsenal as they finished the league season unbeaten. This was the first time since 1888-89 that a team had done this. The match had big moments, like Arsenal's captain Patrick Vieira being sent off. There was also a disputed penalty given to Manchester United near the end of the game. The name "Battle of Old Trafford" was given to the match again the next year. This shows how deep the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United is. This rivalry has been exciting fans for years with its inten