WENGER ON FERGUSON "Ferguson should calm down. Maybe it would have been bet

Manchester United v Arsenal: A rivalry like no other

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$<b>THE CHARM OFFENSIVE</b><br/> When Arsenal couldn't contain their glee at a United penalty miss, what ensued would become known as the 'Battle of Old Trafford'. Ruud van Nistelrooy had complained incessantly to the referee about some physical treatment, and then in the dying moments drilled a penalty which would have guaranteed United a win onto the crossbar. Martin Keown lead the taunting, along with Ray Parlour and Ashley Cole. The fracas continued down the tunnel and Arsenal were charged with failing to control their players, while Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo were also hauled before the beak.$

WENGER ON FERGUSON
"Ferguson should calm down. Maybe it would have been better if he had put us against a wall and shot us." - more fallout from the testy October 2004 encounter.

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