I’m not sure whether he was going for goal or trying to put it back into a dangerous area. 1: Lilian Thuram v Croatia, Stade de France, 1998. The experienced Paul Scholes was involved in a running battle with Xabi Alonso throughout the game. 75 min A double change for United: Edinson Cavani and Donny van de Beek replaces Mason Greenwood and... Bruno Fernandes. 78 min Maguire appeals unsuccessfully for a penalty when his header hits an Arsenal player. Graeme Le Saux, while contributing many an assist from the left flank of Chelsea and England's attack never scored too many.

“When you wrote he’d make a change at half time I bet money he wouldn’t.”. 89 min Arsenal have parked the bus now. United begin the second half, with no changes on either side. It was later clear that no contact was made but that did not stop referee Martin Atkinson from showing a red card to the English midfielder. 90 min Rashford is fouled by Maitland-Niles 40 yards from goal.

Yes, definitely. 53 min Pogba beats Partey with a nice piece of skill on the left and hammers a cross that is headed away by Holding at the near post. We would rather our achievements be praised on objective grounds, not because it’s surprising or amusing that we’ve finally done something well. But while nobody dreams of being a John O’Shea, there is much to admire about the utility man. To be simultaneously a legend and a butt of a joke. By navigating our site, you agree to allow us to use cookies, in accordance with our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. Now we shall discover how much they are prepared to rage against the fading of their season’s light. [Did you feel like you were in control of the game?] At times like this, Tevez really looks worth the additional £22 million required to make his loan deal permanent. I’d argue there is hardly anyone in the world with the same combination of strength and skill, but he doesn’t have the necessary bronca or concentration to be a top player - never mind a top, top one. 65 min A fine challenge from Gabriel on Pogba sets Arsenal on the counter-attack. Having van de Beek and Fernandes on the pitch at the same time might help. Lacazette gave the ball to Willian, who played a slick one-two with Aubameyang and cracked a rising left-footed drive that hit the top of the bar. i'd like to think O'Shea was doing The Cantona (chipped goal @ Sund), but something tells me Johnny Boy was too much in shock to do much of anything. Not long after that, he scored a stoppage-time winner against Liverpool at Anfield. 62 min Nothing much to report in the last few minutes. 82 min Arsenal are sitting deeper now but they still look very comfortable defensively. Carrick enjoyed it, as did Ferguson, who performed a strange jig on the touchline. Adebayor, Silvestre and Cesc Fabregas stand at a crossroads with the signpost pointing towards Rome or Ruins. Silvestre poked out a leg but succeeded only in diverting. John O'Shea's chip against Arsenal. 71 min Greenwood is booked for a lunging tackle on Lacazette.

In 2003, as his side attempted to overturn a 3-1 deficit against Real Madrid, the defender nutmegged Luis Figo. And in the next round against Poland he scored an equally impressive goal: 2: Philippe Mexes v Anderlecht, Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, 2012. If Arsenal dig deep, they have a chance. John O’Shea’s first-half goal gave Sir Alex Ferguson the result he had asked for as Manchester United beat Arsenal FC 1-0 in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. United are making the first change, with Nemanja Matic replacing Fred in midfield. To hear your fans say “Yes! John O'Shea is a cult hero at Old Trafford and back in Ireland. Wayne Rooney had to be withdrawn after suffering a gashed leg and knee injury, courtesy of a challenge by Jamie Carragher. I’m not sure there’s a better midfielder of his type in the world. Goal In-Play: The Live Champions League show, Goal In-Play: The Live Premier League show, US Election on Betfair: Odds Speak Louder Than Words, In-running betting on Horse Racing: Five things you need to know. February 1, 2005 - Arsenal 2-4 Man Utd, Highbury: Even O'Shea seemed to surprise himself here.

At first glance one could think this goal should be higher up in the list. 42 min Fred dumps a long pass into the area. Not least because the victory was thoroughly deserved. Licence Number: MGA/CL3/454/2008 17th March 2015, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, St. Venera, SVR 1851, MALTA. “Regardless of attacking intent even defensively swapping van de Beek for Pogba was a safer option.”. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half penalty gave an aggressive Arsenal a deserved victory at Old Trafford - their first in the league since 2006, Sun 1 Nov 2020 13.44 EST Donny van de Beek for the anonymous Pogba is one option, although he might bring on Cavani and go to a front three. At one stage Arsenal had played 31 passes in the final third to United’s three. Betfair International Plc is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority. 35 mins: Arsenal 2 - 1 Man Utd Lovely goal from Dennis Bergkamp, if not a little soft. Peep peep! Almunia saved. Philippe Mexes, a man with a short fuse who is never too far away from a naughty headline, did this just a couple years ago, and only one week after Zlatan's more famous bicycle kick vs England too. This isn’t a problem we’re going to stop facing anytime soon.”. But those of us you watched Djimi play know that this was rather a bit of a hit and hope, but to borrow that old FIFA cliché, "If you don't buy a ticket, you can't win the raffle" - Well Djimi bought a ticket, and with it he scored only his second career goal. Peep peep! The problem is that nobody will buy him, and there is this peculiar received wisdom that he has to be a regular starter. He gives away penalties because he’s bad at tackling. That could easily have been a second yellow card, probably should have been. He's not bad in the John O'Shea clip but it's his rising vocals on the words "by Anton Ferdinand!" What would you even do with it? 48 min Tierney misjudges a crossfield pass, which allows Greenwood to collect and move into the area from the right.

With good reason too - the two extra points that goal earned contributed to United's six-point advantage at the end of the campaign.

Can you believe it!!"