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The gooners are going out :D
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Great News , my tickets for the match turned up today :)
Would it be so bad? A little concession for the clubs that have been dropped in debt recently...
As many have said - would have made a nice final, but it's not the case. You cant really worry about who your gonna be drawn against in the cup's, you can hope - but it doesn't really work that way. It will be a cracker of a game and it's something to enjoy for all. As I said previously, id rather we get games like this rather than lower league teams because it's a test and we're usually up for these moreso than when playing the lower league sides, hence the team gets changed around, some big names are rested and things get disrupted. It's also a confidance booster for whoever wins the match which normally reflects on form in other competitions.
Anyone going to bet AGAINST Forlan scoring past Arsenal to knock another big team out of the cup - just like he did against Chelsea?? ;)
He's got a great record for scoring against big-teams this season; 2 against Liverpool in one game, and 2 individual efforts against Cheslea on 2 different occasions.
If Seaman's in goal, it could be a hat-trick!
I also reckon he might get a few past Liverpool next time we meet them, seeing that the confidence-shot Jerzy Dudek is back in contention.
Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that this draw in particular was fixed??!!
It seems a bit early for us to meet, don't you think?
Did they do it to stop the inevitable United-Arsenal Final from ever happening??
And what about United getting drawn against Burnley earlier in the League Cup? And then there was Farnborough and Arsenal...
Were these draws made to help the clubs in need of money with the current financial crisis??
I wouldn't bet against it!
He's got a great record for scoring against big-teams this season; 2 against Liverpool in one game, and 2 individual efforts against Cheslea on 2 different occasions.
If Seaman's in goal, it could be a hat-trick!
I also reckon he might get a few past Liverpool next time we meet them, seeing that the confidence-shot Jerzy Dudek is back in contention.
Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that this draw in particular was fixed??!!
It seems a bit early for us to meet, don't you think?
Did they do it to stop the inevitable United-Arsenal Final from ever happening??
And what about United getting drawn against Burnley earlier in the League Cup? And then there was Farnborough and Arsenal...
Were these draws made to help the clubs in need of money with the current financial crisis??
I wouldn't bet against it!
This is from Arsenal.com...
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Manchester United v Arsenal - An FA Cup History
By Owen Pinch
When Arsenal were paired with Manchester United in the FA Cup 5th round it conjured up a wealth of memorable images.
Alan Sunderland wheeling away in the dying minutes of the 1979 final, and Brian McClair skying an equally late penalty high into the jubilant North Bank in 1988.
Red Devils fans also have their own magic moments from FA Cup encounters between the two sides. Whiteside's winner at Villa Park in 1983 and more recently (and painfully) Giggs' solo wonder goal at the same West Midlands venue.
The tie also pits the current top two in the Premiership and the top two all time Cup winners with 18 FA Cup wins between them.
FA Cup Head-to-Head:
Played: 9
Arsenal wins: 4
Draws: 1
Man Utd wins: 4
In the nine FA Cup meetings between the two sides over the years, honours are even with four wins apiece. United have the upper hand at Old Trafford however winning three of the four ties there.
FA Cup record at Old Trafford:
Played: 4
Arsenal wins: 1
Draws: 0
Man Utd wins: 3
The nine meetings stretch right back to 1906 when Arsenal recorded their last FA Cup win at Old Trafford against United.
However Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground for Arsenal in the FA Cup as we have won our last two ties there, semi-final wins against Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 and Middlesbrough in 2002.
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So you can look at it two ways: either we rarely win at Old Trashyard against ManYoo in the FA Cup (the pessimist), or we're due a win there in the FA Cup (the optimist)!
I'll wager a draw and a replay at Highbury, I reckon! :-)
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Manchester United v Arsenal - An FA Cup History
By Owen Pinch
When Arsenal were paired with Manchester United in the FA Cup 5th round it conjured up a wealth of memorable images.
Alan Sunderland wheeling away in the dying minutes of the 1979 final, and Brian McClair skying an equally late penalty high into the jubilant North Bank in 1988.
Red Devils fans also have their own magic moments from FA Cup encounters between the two sides. Whiteside's winner at Villa Park in 1983 and more recently (and painfully) Giggs' solo wonder goal at the same West Midlands venue.
The tie also pits the current top two in the Premiership and the top two all time Cup winners with 18 FA Cup wins between them.
FA Cup Head-to-Head:
Played: 9
Arsenal wins: 4
Draws: 1
Man Utd wins: 4
In the nine FA Cup meetings between the two sides over the years, honours are even with four wins apiece. United have the upper hand at Old Trafford however winning three of the four ties there.
FA Cup record at Old Trafford:
Played: 4
Arsenal wins: 1
Draws: 0
Man Utd wins: 3
The nine meetings stretch right back to 1906 when Arsenal recorded their last FA Cup win at Old Trafford against United.
However Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground for Arsenal in the FA Cup as we have won our last two ties there, semi-final wins against Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 and Middlesbrough in 2002.
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So you can look at it two ways: either we rarely win at Old Trashyard against ManYoo in the FA Cup (the pessimist), or we're due a win there in the FA Cup (the optimist)!
I'll wager a draw and a replay at Highbury, I reckon! :-)
Insane Bartender wrote:
> english_bloke wrote:
> I dont seeing as Liverpool and Chelsea are still there aswell.
>
> What? Liverpool "Can't score against a team that has conceded
> more than 40 goals in 28 league games" FC? Hardly a threat to
> anyone placed higher tha West Ham to be honest.
They have had a lean period of late, but a team with Owen in is allways going to be a thret. They are just lacking confidence at the moment.
> english_bloke wrote:
> I dont seeing as Liverpool and Chelsea are still there aswell.
>
> What? Liverpool "Can't score against a team that has conceded
> more than 40 goals in 28 league games" FC? Hardly a threat to
> anyone placed higher tha West Ham to be honest.
They have had a lean period of late, but a team with Owen in is allways going to be a thret. They are just lacking confidence at the moment.
;-)
That SANDM@N is a right plonker eh sniper? ;)
§n][pe® wrote:
> Absolu†Neó wrote:
> §n][pe® wrote:
> I can see Man U fans getting big headed already
>
> Don't be daft - Noone's getting bigheaded.
>
> Its just a great match between two great teams in the prem and im
> certainly looking forward to it, just like anyone else.
>
> Either team can win this game - The cup always produces great
> atmosphere's in ties like this.
>
> Sorry the person who wrote this topic seemd like it ...
What do expect 2 minutes after the draw had been made.
I was ecstatic!
Anyway, i still believe the holders will be knocked da hell out! :D :P
> Absolu†Neó wrote:
> §n][pe® wrote:
> I can see Man U fans getting big headed already
>
> Don't be daft - Noone's getting bigheaded.
>
> Its just a great match between two great teams in the prem and im
> certainly looking forward to it, just like anyone else.
>
> Either team can win this game - The cup always produces great
> atmosphere's in ties like this.
>
> Sorry the person who wrote this topic seemd like it ...
What do expect 2 minutes after the draw had been made.
I was ecstatic!
Anyway, i still believe the holders will be knocked da hell out! :D :P
Wolves look to be a good outsider to win it, but I'm certain that it will be Arsenal, Man United or Chelsea.
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