Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,002 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Manuel Baez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson whips in a cross ball towards Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jonathan Stewart!
3.21
0-0Luke Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
14.18
Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
15.01
0-0Leonardo Bravo clumsily knocks into Harvey McManaman. Leonardo Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Harvey McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.11
Sven Röhner makes a simple pass to Manuel Baez. Manuel Baez makes a probing pass to Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
20.52
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.34
0-0Mohammed Adeshina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.52
1-0Mohammed Adeshina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.46
Ahmed Zouaoui knocks the ball forward to Manuel Baez. Manuel Baez passes the ball forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Higginbotham.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
49.33
Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.46
Dado Debec threads the ball through to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.05
Mohammed Adeshina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
55.02
Leonardo Bravo makes a probing pass to Ignacio Sáez. Ignacio Sáez threads the ball through to Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.53
Gilles Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.20
Gilles Higginbotham sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Oluwashegun Babayaro is on top of it.
61.45
1-0António Pabón comes in with a late challenge on Charles Myers. António Pabón is given a warning by the referee! Charles Myers runs off the knock.
63.19
Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Bravo.
65.25
António Pabón decides to run forward with the ball. António Pabón makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika shoots from 25 yards but Oluwashegun Babayaro is on top of it.
66.23
Luke Salako makes a simple pass to Dado Debec. Dado Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
69.45
Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
72.07
Luke Salako passes the ball forward to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi threads the ball through to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.40
Dado Debec flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
78.33
Ignacio Sáez kicks a strong pass forward to Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson whips in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball heads the ball goalwards but Jonathan Stewart is on top of it.
79.13
Dado Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Oluwashegun Babayaro!
81.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.19
Manuel Baez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.15
1-0Anthony Nappi hacks Leonardo Bravo from behind! Anthony Nappi is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
Sven Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Charles Myers. Charles Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Jonathan Stewart had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
22.4%
45.9%
31.8%
Scorers