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Theo Walcott and Robin Van Persie
Theo Walcott 'swaps shirts with Robin van Persie away from fan glare'
Arsenal's Theo Walcott reportedly swaps shirts with Manchester United star Robin van Persie in the tunnel away from the glare of Gunners fans.
Apr 30, 12:18
Arsenal 's Kieran Gibbs celebrates the second goal against Swansea on January 6, 2013
Kieran Gibbs: 'Top four within our grasp'
Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs insists that his side are capable of maintaining their fine recent form to finish in the top four.
Apr 30, 03:40
Mikel Arteta celebrates after converting a penalty to score his team's fourth against Reading on March 30, 2013
Mikel Arteta desperate to close gap on top teams
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta insists that his side aim to take part in the title race next season.
Apr 30, 02:54
Rapper Jay-Z poses backstage at the Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013
Jay-Z, Coldplay's Chris Martin watch Arsenal's Manchester United clash
Jay-Z and Coldplay singer Chris Martin are spotted watching Arsenal draw 1-1 with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.
Apr 29, 12:28
Patrice Evra
Patrice Evra: "We always want to win"
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra claims that his team are still eager to win their last three matches.
Apr 29, 12:24
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opener against Newcastle on December 29, 2012
Theo Walcott: Manchester United draw was a "good point"
Theo Walcott says that drawing with Manchester United was a good result for Arsenal.
Apr 29, 07:29
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger "convinced" of Champions League spot
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal will finish in the top four of the Premier League this season.
Apr 29, 07:18
United's Robin Van Persie equalises from the penalty spot against Arsenal on April 28, 2013
Arsene Wenger pays tribute to Robin van Persie
Arsene Wenger says that Robin van Persie does a lot of things "really well" following his return to the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 29, 06:27
United's Robin Van Persie equalises from the penalty spot against Arsenal on April 28, 2013
Robin van Persie enjoys food in Arsenal changing room
Arsene Wenger says that Robin van Persie had food in the Arsenal changing room following the draw with Manchester United.
Apr 29, 06:13
United forward Robin Van Persie walks away after going down 1-0 to former side Arsenal on April 28, 2013
Rio Ferdinand praises "classy" Robin van Persie
Rio Ferdinand hails the attitude of Manchester United teammate Robin van Persie to facing his former club Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 29, 01:25
Manchester United's Phil Jones in action on April 1, 2013
Phil Jones desperate to add goals
Manchester United defender Phil Jones admits that he wants to score before the season ends to cap a memorable campaign.
Apr 28, 22:55
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson unhappy with Phil Dowd
Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Phil Dowd after Manchester United have five players booked in their draw at Arsenal.
Apr 28, 19:03

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole looks over an entertaining draw between Arsenal and newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester United.

Match Report

Robin van Persie scores on his return to the Emirates Stadium to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw and deny former club Arsenal a vital win in their hunt for a top-four finish.

Live Commentary

Read how Robin van Persie earned Manchester United a draw on his return to Arsenal with Sports Mole's live updates.

HT Report

Robin van Persie strikes a blow to Arsenal's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League by netting an equaliser from the penalty spot to draw Manchester United level at the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Robin van Persie is named in Manchester United's starting XI for today's Premier League clash against former club Arsenal, who make two changes following their win at Fulham.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Arsenal's Premier League meeting with Manchester United.

Head to Head
Jan 22, 2012 4pm
Arsenal
1-2
Man Utd
Van Persie (71')
Ramsey (43'), Koscielny (73'), van Persie (85'), Rosicky (86'), Song Billong (90')
Valencia (45'), Welbeck (81')
Evra (90')
Aug 28, 2011 4pm
Man Utd
8-2
Arsenal
Young (28', 90'), Nani (67'), Welbeck (22'), Rooney (41', 64', 82' pen.), Park (70')
Evans (27'), Young (27')
Walcott (45'), Van Persie (74')
Arshavin (15'), Jenkinson (40'), Djourou-Gbadjere (63')
Jenkinson (77')
May 1, 2011 3pm
Arsenal
1-0
Man Utd
Ramsey (56')
Song Billong (63'), Ramsey (90')

Rooney (40'), Park (66'), da Silva (76')
Dec 13, 2010 3pm
Man Utd
1-0
Arsenal
Park (41')

Chamakh (44'), Arshavin (45'), Nasri (73'), Song Billong (85')
Build-up
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Points gap is deceiving'
Arsene Wenger believes that big points gaps between teams of the top of league tables can be deceptive.
Apr 28, 13:29
Thomas Vermaelen
Thomas Vermaelen: 'Manchester United will still want the win'
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen insists that Manchester United will still be looking to claim all three points against them today despite wrapping up the title.
Apr 28, 06:09
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Robin van Persie: 'I've always respected Arsenal fans'
Robin van Persie says that he is looking forward to returning to the Emirates Stadium with Manchester United, despite expecting "a lively atmosphere."
Apr 28, 01:50
Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester United would have won the title without Robin van Persie'
Arsene Wenger suggests that although Robin van Persie has made a difference, Manchester United would have won the Premier League anyway.
Apr 28, 01:34
Theo Walcott with the match ball at the end of the match after scoring a hat trick against Newcastle on December 29, 2012
Theo Walcott disappointed with recent form
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott admits that he is desperate to end a barren run against Manchester United tomorrow afternoon.
Apr 27, 12:22
Michael Carrick
Arsene Wenger: 'Michael Carrick has been exceptional'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has been in "exceptional" form this season.
Apr 27, 11:36
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Santi Cazorla: 'We must keep possession against Manchester United'
Santi Cazorla believes that Arsenal can use possession to hurt Manchester United when the champions visit the Emirates this weekend.
Apr 26, 20:46
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick: 'Manchester United not relaxing against Arsenal'
Michael Carrick insists that Manchester United will not relax against Arsenal this weekend, despite already winning the Premier League title.
Apr 26, 20:09
Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his teams 2-0 win over Stoke on April 14, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Great clubs give guard of honour'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledges Arsenal's offer to form a guard of honour ahead of the game between the two sides on Sunday.
Apr 26, 14:20
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Robin van Persie should ignore booing'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Robin van Persie should not be bothered if he is booed by Arsenal supporters on Sunday afternoon.
Apr 26, 14:02
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger confirms guard of honour for Manchester United
Arsene Wenger confirms that his Arsenal players will form a guard of honour for Premier League champions Manchester United on Sunday.
Apr 26, 10:03
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Nacho Monreal: 'We can beat Manchester United'
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal believes that the Gunners have the quality to defeat Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Apr 26, 08:02
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Arsenal players object to guard of honour for Manchester United?
Some Arsenal players are reportedly against performing a guard of honour for Manchester United in this Sunday's clash at the Emirates.
Apr 24, 09:52
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates after Norwich score an own goal and his team's third on April 13, 2013
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain confident of Manchester United upset
Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes that defeating Manchester United could help the Gunners' league chances next season.
Apr 23, 11:43
Robin van Persie
Arsene Wenger wants fans to respect Robin van Persie
Arsene Wenger tells that Arsenal fans to respect Robin van Persie ahead of his return to the Emirates Stadium as a Manchester United player.
Apr 22, 08:17
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Manchester CityMan City33237380324876
3Liverpool34228475344174
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton331111115254-244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


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