The greatest Arsenal and Man United Clashes of all time

barthez distraught  Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United: November 25, 2001 (Premier League)

The easiest brace Henry ever scored after a comedy of errors from Barthez gifted him two simple finishes. These came after Freddie Ljungberg’s sublime scooped finish equalized for Arsenal. 1-1 with 10 minutes to play, Barthez fired his goal kick directly to Henry who couldn’t miss.  Just five minutes later, the same french connection came good for Arsenal as Barthez came streaking out of the box to collect a ball but let it slip through his grasp. There Henry was to pick the ball up, round Barthez, and finish the game off. Barthez was met with much ridicule following the match and Arsenal fans will always the sight of him helpless floundering to recover, before tugging at his shorts in frustration. Watch the calamity here

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