[34] After a brief Arsenal attack, Silvestre played a long, diagonal ball to Van Nistelrooy on the right wing. We've had luck in the past, so you understand it can happen. "[52] Capturing United's sombre mood, The Times football correspondent Matt Dickinson wrote: "The black shirts turned out not to be in protest at Glazer but a reflection of their mood after the first FA Cup Final to be decided by a penalty shoot-out. The Glazer's takeover of the club resulted in disaffected fans setting up F.C. On 29 June 2005, on their first visit to Old Trafford after the takeover was completed, Joel, Bryan and Avram Glazer were met with protests by around 300 Manchester United … They have enhancement of performances through financial resources which are unlimited. The Precision Trigger feature - gives you all new on pitch control and a more responsive match engine with new match features, which means you will get an immediate response from your team-mates as you play in Domestic, European … In the 64th minute, Arsenal were awarded a free kick for an O'Shea foul on Reyes; Bergkamp took the kick, which was headed away by Ferdinand, but only as far as Pires, whose side-footed volley went over the bar. [57], The 2005 final was Vieira's last match as an Arsenal player; he joined Juventus in the close season for a combined total fee of €20 million. [36] Lehmann came to meet the second corner kick, but missed the ball, allowing it to go all the way through to Van Nistelrooy; the Dutchman headed the ball goalwards, but Ljungberg was on the line and headed it up onto the crossbar and away. The visitors took the lead just before the break, but goals from José Antonio Reyes and Robin van Persie in the second half meant Arsenal won 2–1. [63], Like Arsenal, Manchester United endured a period of transition after the final. "[28] United had struggled to score goals in the lead up to the final, and Ferguson stressed the importance of his team taking their chances. Event occurs in the seventh minute; live coverage between 15:06pm and 15:07pm. 5th. He was born March 17, 1938 the son of Shelby and Mary (Cupp) Day. [38] The break in play allowed Manchester United to make their first substitution, bringing on Fortune for O'Shea, who appeared to be struggling with a calf injury. The British press unanimously agreed that Arsenal were fortunate to win; Wenger himself admitted so in his press conference afterwards. Two of these victories had yielded a domestic double (in 1994 and 1996) and in 1999 they had won the FA Cup as part of a unique Treble, consisting of the cup, the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Referring back to the league fixture in October 2004, he told reporters: "We committed three fouls on Reyes, for instance, but that hardly constitutes The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, does it? Questa voce raccoglie le informazioni riguardanti il Manchester United Football Club nelle competizioni ufficiali della stagione 2005-2006.. Stagione. 10/09/2005. With their very next attack, United sent Ronaldo away down the left wing again; he sent over another cross, but it was again too far in front of Van Nistelrooy. The Manchester United edition, fully branded in game in club colours, lets you take over from Ferguson and have your say at Old Trafford as you manage the 2004/2005 squad and beyond. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). [47] Of the game, he continued: "In cup football, you need a break and we didn't get one. It's not a nice experience but it's one you have to accept. [19] Arsenal had won the season's first encounter in the FA Community Shield, also at the Millennium Stadium, by a 3–1 scoreline. Arsenal became the first team to win the FA Cup via a penalty shoot-out, despite being outplayed throughout the game, after neither side managed … Manager. We used to win by scoring lots of goals, but this time we won by being strong mentally and defensively. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). "[49], Writing for The Daily Telegraph, pundit Alan Hansen felt the ease in which Manchester United dominated the final and Arsenal's inability to vary tactics highlighted why Wenger needed to make changes in the close season. [3] In September 2004, it was announced that the Millennium Stadium was chosen as the venue for the semi-finals, in addition to the final. [43] The full-time whistle went immediately after Reyes' dismissal, and the match finished at 0–0, making it the first FA Cup Final to result in a penalty shootout. "[23] Despite the absence of Thierry Henry, ruled out through injury, and Arsenal's poor recent record against Manchester United, Wenger believed his team were more than capable of winning the match: "What is good in football is that it is not predictable. A television audience of over 480 million worldwide watched the final; in the United Kingdom, coverage of the match peaked at 12.8 million, making it the highest-rated game in Cup history since the 1996 final. [33], Manchester United kicked the game off, and also fashioned the first chance of the game; Ronaldo beat Lauren on the left wing to put over a cross, only for Scholes to head the ball over the crossbar after losing his marker. Everton hosted Manchester United in the next round at Goodison Park. [31] The absence of Henry also opened a place in midfield for Gilberto Silva, while José Antonio Reyes and Pires were selected on the wings ahead of Ljungberg and Robin van Persie, who were both named as substitutes. Scholes returned the ball to Ronaldo, who crossed it into the penalty area, where Keane was unmarked at the back post. "[66] He stayed, however, and having already called time on Keane's career at United,[67] he began reinvigorating his squad, by signing defenders Nemanja Vidić and Patrice Evra. In 2014, he led Arsenal to a record-equalling 11th FA Cup,[62] and became the record equalling most successful manager in the competition's history a year later, as his side beat Aston Villa. [39] The resultant corner was taken short by Scholes, before it was played back to him; his cross found Van Nistelrooy unmarked in the area, but the Dutchman headed over the bar from the edge of the goal area. Event occurs towards the end of the second half; live coverage between 16:50pm and 16:55pm. Tue 1 Feb 2005 20.50 EST. He was also a member of the Emanuel United Church of Christ and was on the Property Committee there. [29], The build-up to the final had focused upon many Manchester United fans' discontent at their takeover by American businessman and sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer, and large demonstrations were planned inside and outside the Millennium Stadium. [34] Soon after, Van Nistelrooy received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and held it up before playing a through-ball to Keane, but the Irishman's low cross was diverted behind by Kolo Touré before it reached Rooney. With eleven minutes of normal time remaining, Robert Pires scored for Arsenal, but the team conceded a late penalty which Andy Gray converted. [36], Reyes received his first yellow card in the 76th minute, when he was late in tackling Silvestre after the French defender had played a backpass to Carroll. Despite this, the final was played in the rain and only a small group of around 100 supporters held protests and sang anti-Glazer songs. If a match is drawn, the tie is replayed at the ground of the away team from the original match. [68] United returned to the Millennium Stadium eight months after the FA Cup loss, and beat Wigan Athletic to win the 2006 Football League Cup Final. Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia saved two penalties, which ensured progress into the quarter-finals. Arsenal then brought on Edu to replace Pires for the remaining 15 minutes. [31] Howard, on the other hand, had been competing for the number 1 jersey with Roy Carroll all season, and it was ultimately the Northern Irishman who was picked. Arsenal finally got their first shot on target in the seventh minute of extra time, when a Van Persie free kick – awarded for a foul by Silvestre – forced a diving save from Carroll. The 2005 FA Cup Final was a football match played between Arsenal and Manchester United on 21 May 2005 at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. In Champions League l'avventura si conclude presto: dopo aver eliminato ai preliminari il Debrecen VSC, il Manchester United non riesce a superare la fase a gironi. [34] Although Carroll guessed the correct way to dive, Vieira's kick was just out of his reach, giving Arsenal their 10th FA Cup. 0-2. This was the most number of finals for a player in the post-war period; by 2010 however, Ashley Cole had reached his eighth final. [39] As the match entered injury time at the end of the second half, Ronaldo made yet another run down the left wing, outpacing Lauren to Rooney's through-ball. Last Updated: Tuesday, 1 February, 2005, 22:01 GMT. Two goals from Van Persie and one from Pires gave Arsenal a 3–0 win, in a match marred by Blackburn's aggressive tactics. [13], Manchester United's opponents in the fourth round was Middlesbrough. They took the lead in the 19th minute when Ruud van Nistelrooy scored, and Scholes extended the team's advantage just before half time. Read about Arsenal v Man Utd in the Premier League 2004/05 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. "[46] He admitted his players had practiced taking penalties, but was quick to point out "you don't score because of the practising – keeping your nerve is more important. [36] The first half finished with a foul on Rooney, who had done well to break free of challenges from Cole, Vieira and Senderos, who eventually brought Rooney down. "[71] The match is considered an example of Wenger setting his team up pragmatically and going against his ideals. After two minutes at St Mary's United took the lead; a shot by Roy Keane near the penalty area hit Southampton's Peter Crouch and deflected into the goal. Manchester United - Soccer 2005 brings you even closer to the heart of the action and the heart of your favourite team. Glazer acquired ownership of United in a £790m takeover by gradually buying out United shareholders between 2003 and 2005. [55] Viewing figures compiled by The Guardian showed the BBC's coverage was second only to ITV's broadcast of the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool and A.C. Milan, which amassed 13.9 million viewers. [61] Though Wenger managed to solidify the club’s position in the Premier League's top four and secure the necessary funds to pay back its debtors, the 2005 Cup win represented Arsenal's last silverware for nine years. [49] Keane, like his manager, rued the missed opportunities and said it was a small consolation: "We dominated but I'm sure the Arsenal players won't be too bothered about that – they've got the winners' medals and the cup and we haven't. The England midfielder floated the ball over to the edge of the penalty area, where Rooney was waiting, only to volley it just over the bar. The English forward took the free kick himself, but it went over the bar to cheers from the Arsenal fans and the sound of the referee's half-time whistle. [34] Lauren then converted the next penalty for Arsenal, before Scholes stepped up to take United's second, only to see it saved by Lehmann, diving low to his right. As with league fixtures, FA Cup matches are subject to change in the event of games being selected for television coverage and this often can be influenced by clashes with other competitions. 1-1. "[47] Ferguson criticised the referee for failing to send Vieira off during extra-time as he fouled Rooney, and labelled Arsenal as "boring" for deploying negative tactics. [34] United sustained their attack, and the ball came to Scholes in the penalty area, but his shot on the turn was well saved by Lehmann. Event occurs around the 76th minute; live coverage between 16:30pm and 16:32pm. [72] Having later asserted he would never use the 4–5–1 system again, Wenger adopted the formation for Champions League matches and his approach resulted in Arsenal reaching the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final. Both managers for the final made surprising changes to their team; Arsène Wenger unconventionally deployed a defensive formation, while Sir Alex Ferguson left midfielder Ryan Giggs on the bench. Play a real game of football, with fast and fluid gameplay. The departures of captains Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane before the year end, coupled with the changing objectives of both clubs, meant the 2005 final is considered as the natural end point in the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United under Ferguson and Wenger. Découvrez la composition du club Manchester United FC pour la saison 2005/2006 : liste des joueurs, postes, numéros, entraîneur et staff. [40], Manchester United brought Giggs on at the start of extra time, the Welshman taking Fletcher's place in the midfield. Manchester United bolstered their Premier League title aspirations by demolishing Leeds 6-2 in the first league meeting between the sides for 16 years on Sunday.... more » 18.12.2020 20:05 September 2005 Tuesday 27th September UEFA Champions League. [34] Five minutes into the second half, Reyes committed another late tackle on Silvestre, for which he received a final warning from referee Styles. [34] The free kick was to be Bergkamp's last contribution to the final, as he was then substituted by Ljungberg in the 65th minute. "[28] He questioned the character of Arsenal's players after they lost their unbeaten record, and likened their protest to propaganda, as a way to disguise their crisis – "...it was convenient for them to say they were kicked off the park. It was the final match of the 2004–05 FA Cup, the 124th season of English football’s primary cup competition, the FA Cup. [10], Manchester United, the holders of the FA Cup, began their defence of the trophy with a home tie against non-league Exeter City. Despite enjoying lengthy spells of possession Fulham went down 4-2 in what was a fine game of football. It's two games. [34] Two minutes later, a break from José Antonio Reyes had Carroll scampering across from his goal to meet the Spaniard, forcing Reyes wide enough to allow the United defence time to get back. Read about Middlesbrough v Man Utd in the Premier League 2005/06 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. The FA Cup is English football's primary cup competition. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). [34] Ronaldo took the free kick himself but put it just over the bar from 30 yards. In Premier League Il Manchester United arriva secondo (83 punti) dietro al Chelsea (91 punti), accedendo alla fase a gironi della Champions League. Manchester United mounted yet another rescue mission on Thursday, beating Sheffield United 3-2 to win their sixth consecutive Premier League away match of the season.... more » 17.12.2020 22:20 […] You act now like it is a decade that we haven’t beaten Manchester United – it's not true. In Football League Cup arriva invece il successo finale, battendo il Wigan Athletic per 4-0. E-mail this to a friend Printable version Arsenal 2-4 Man Utd More Premiership photos Player ratings Manchester United moved to second place in the Premiership and completed a home-and-away double over Arsenal. "Big games are usually decided that way. The 2005 FA Cup Final was a football match played between Arsenal and Manchester United on 21 May 2005 at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. [56] Global audience figures for the 2005 FA Cup Final totalled 484 million. "[46] Lehmann, who had been side-lined by Wenger during the course of the season, credited his teammates for scoring all five penalties, and described it as a "big mental achievement. [36] The consequent corner broke to Rooney on the edge of the penalty area, but his shot was deflected behind for another corner, which Scholes took. Events occurs from the 110th to the 114th minute; live coverage between 17:22pm and 17:28pm. [31] As anticipated, Senderos's form saw him selected at centre-back ahead of Campbell, despite the England international's return from injury. Manchester United – Manchester City. Manchester United bolstered their Premier League title aspirations by demolishing Leeds 6-2 in the first league meeting between the sides for 16 years on Sunday.... more » 18.12.2020 20:05 [31], Roy Keane was appearing in his seventh FA Cup Final having previously played in the 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999 and 2004 finals. Protests over the impending takeover of Manchester United by American businessman Malcolm Glazer had threatened to overshadow the final, though demonstrations in Cardiff required little intervention from the police. La rosa del Manchester United nella stagione 2005-06 (Premier League) era così composta: https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manchester_United_Football_Club_2005-2006&oldid=114123157, Stub - stagioni delle società calcistiche inglesi, licenza Creative Commons Attribuzione-Condividi allo stesso modo. United of Manchester, which, as of 2016, has become the largest supporter-owned football club in the United Kingdom. Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren credited Rooney's performance afterwards and said he made the difference in the tie. A goal apiece from Quinton Fortune and Ronaldo in either half ensured a 2–0 win. [36], United then went back downfield and Ronaldo took on Lauren, who dared not dive in for a tackle and risk a second yellow card. [27], Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson dismissed suggestions that his team had been over physical in previous meetings against Arsenal. [34] The next six penalties were all scored – Ljungberg, Van Persie and Cole for Arsenal, Ronaldo, Rooney and Keane for Manchester United – leaving Vieira with the opportunity to win the FA Cup for his team. [41] Four minutes later, Manchester United appealed for a penalty kick when a cross from Giggs struck Cole, but replays showed that the ball hit the Arsenal full-back in the midriff. The signs of divergence were already apparent that afternoon. However, for the second time this season United scored a contentious third goal, an award which incensed boss Chris Coleman who was sent to the stands for his justifiable protests. [20], The clubs had met in an FA Cup final before – in 1979, when Arsenal won 3–2. [23] Chelsea were accused of "tapping-up" Arsenal defender Ashley Cole in January,[24] and were linked to Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand. [38] With six minutes left in normal time, United won a corner on the left hand side, which Ronaldo played short to Scholes. [17] Despite finishing six points ahead of Manchester United in the league, Arsenal had lost both league fixtures between the clubs,[18] as well as a League Cup fifth-round tie, which was played out by the clubs' fringe and reserve team players. Anthony Martial (11) Most Appearances. [36] A minute later, Silvestre found Rooney with another diagonal pass; Rooney attempted to drive in a low cross, but it ended up heading towards goal and came back off the foot of the post. [58] Wenger's decision to sell his captain was made so the team could benefit from Fàbregas, who broke into the first eleven during the season. 5e. [70], Kevin McCarra regards the final as a turning point in the rivalry between the two clubs: "...Arsenal and United, who could barely be prised apart in 2005, have since gone their separate ways. Glazer's takeover was protested by a large portion of United's fans due to financial concerns. Neville's absence meant that John O'Shea started at right-back. Ronaldo scored the opening goal of the match in the ninth minute and Wayne Rooney added a second, three minutes from normal time. 4e. [36], Throughout the match, Lauren committed several fouls on Ronaldo, and confronted the Portuguese winger early in the second half, before finally being booked for persistent fouling in the 62nd minute. [32] Neville eventually recovered enough to make the substitutes' bench, despite only playing in one of the team's last five games, but Heinze missed the game entirely, Mikaël Silvestre taking his place at left-back. [65] Journalist Henry Winter in December 2005 opined that Ferguson needed to resign, writing in his column: "Under Ferguson, United became football's answer to the Magic Circle. There were six by them on Cristiano Ronaldo. [8], Bolton Wanderers hosted Arsenal at the Reebok Stadium in the sixth round of the competition. The shoot-out finished 5–4 to Arsenal, with Patrick Vieira scoring the winning penalty after Paul Scholes' shot was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). [23] Asked whether Chelsea could dominate for the foreseeable, Wenger said: "I feel yes, because they are a financially doped club. … [42], The referee added two minutes of injury time at the end of extra time, during which time Manchester United won another free kick, but Scholes' shot was straight at the Arsenal defensive wall. [34] Ronaldo got past the Cameroonian full-back and then chipped a cross into the penalty area, but Van Nistelrooy was unable to make enough contact with the ball to force his header on target. "[46] Henry, who sat out the final due to injury expressed sympathy for Manchester United, and recollected a similar experience from his early Arsenal career: "I know how they feel because we lost against Liverpool and did not deserve to lose. [73], "The coach decided to change the system to 4–5–1. Event occurs in additional time of the first half; live coverage between 15:46pm and 15:48pm. [37], Manchester United fashioned the first chance of the second half after just three minutes, when Rooney cut inside from the right along the face of the penalty area, but his left-footed shot was blocked away for a corner kick. [36], Arsenal then made their second substitution, bringing on Van Persie in place of Cesc Fàbregas. Sličice Manchester United 2006/2007 na komad Sličice na komad, izaberite sa aktuelnog spiska: 8 59 86 107 114 126 158 161 179 It was different. "[50] In the same newspaper, Paul Hayward praised the performances of Rooney and Ronaldo – "surely the best one-club pairing of under-21s in world football,"[51] while ex-Arsenal player Alan Smith noted his former club's win demonstrated how Wenger "for the first time, practically, in his nine-year Highbury tenure, had set up his side with the opposition in mind. See how Manchester United came to haunt Paris in the French capital again, with Marcus Rashford scoring a brilliant winner for the visitors. Van Nistelrooy made it 3–0 in the 58th minute, before Shola Ameobi scored what proved a mere consolation a minute later, as Ronaldo added United's fourth late on. 2015/16. Clubs in the Premier League enter the FA Cup in the third round and are drawn randomly with the remaining clubs. [39] With a couple of minutes left in the extra period, Manchester United won a free kick on the left corner of the Arsenal penalty area when Vieira lazily tripped Ronaldo and received a booking, but Giggs' cross from the free kick was headed away. "[53], The match was broadcast live in the United Kingdom by both the BBC and Sky Sports, with BBC One providing the free-to-air coverage and Sky Sports 1 being the pay-TV alternative. [50] Hansen agreed with Ferguson that United's lack of goal threat cost them on the day, but felt their future was rosier than Arsenal's. [11] United had made several first team changes and struggled to find a breakthrough in the tie. A Celebration of his life will take plaDay, Curtis Manchester, MI Age 67, passed away Wednes day, October 19, 2005 at the University of Michigan Hospital with his family at his side. [30], Wenger opted for a 4–5–1 formation, with Bergkamp playing as a lone striker. Questa pagina è stata modificata per l'ultima volta il 4 lug 2020 alle 20:06. Matches up to the semi-final were contested on a one-off basis, with a replay taking place if the match ended in a draw. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). Questa voce raccoglie le informazioni riguardanti il Manchester United Football Club nelle competizioni ufficiali della stagione 2005-2006. Visit ESPN to view Manchester United squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. [31], Ferguson had a defensive selection dilemma ahead of the final, with both of his starting full-backs, Gabriel Heinze (ankle) and Gary Neville (groin), having suffered injuries. The official Manchester United website with news, fixtures, videos, tickets, live match coverage, match highlights, player profiles, transfers, shop and more [34], As the Arsenal players ran towards Vieira and Lehmann to celebrate, Ferguson and Keane were seen consoling various players and staff members. Rooney scored twice in the team's 3–0 victory – he lobbed the ball over goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer for his first goal and volleyed it for his second. Event occurs in the 97th minute; live coverage between 17:04pm and 17:06pm. [39] United then had another penalty shout when Giggs volleyed a long ball from Scholes into Touré's body and up onto the Ivorian's hand, but referee Rob Styles turned their claims down. [14], Southampton was Manchester United's opponent in the sixth round. Referee Styles made no hesitation and showed Reyes a second yellow card, making the Spaniard the second player to be sent off in an FA Cup Final, after Manchester United's Kevin Moran in 1985. [40] The second half finished with a Wes Brown cross from the right wing that made its way across the penalty area to Ronaldo, but the Portuguese could only head the ball straight at Lehmann. Reyes himself was then the victim of a late tackle by Scholes, who was shown a yellow card. [39] The match threatened to descend into a mass brawl soon after, when Fortune caught Ljungberg in the face with a flailing arm and then committed a high tackle on Edu, provoking a reaction from the Arsenal players. Top Goalscorer. [12] The match was replayed at Exeter's home ground, St James Park on 19 January 2005. The ball eventually broke to the United captain, who shot, only to see four Arsenal players between him and the goal, ready to block his effort behind for another corner. [21] Manchester United were appearing in their 17th FA Cup Final, their second in as many years, and had won the FA Cup on 11 of their previous 16 appearances (including beating Milwall in the 2004 final). [36], In the closing stages of the first half, Van Nistelrooy got his first shot on goal, turning Senderos only to send the ball trickling along the floor for Lehmann to save comfortably. There were some times in the second half when we were a bit lucky but we defended very well and to keep a clean sheet is good. Louis van Gaal. Live All the major ins and outs. They are the two most dramatic Champions League finals of the modern era: Manchester United's stoppage-time victory against Bayern Munich to seal the Treble in … "[26] It was reported on the eve of the final that Philippe Senderos would start ahead of first-teamer Sol Campbell. [34] They immediately tried to play him in down the left wing, but the pass was over-hit and went beyond Giggs. [39], The second half of extra time began with yet another chance for Manchester United, this time constructed from a Giggs break down the left wing, but Van Nistelrooy failed in his attempt to back-heel Giggs' cross into the goal and the opportunity was wasted. [64] On the pitch, Manchester United began the 2005–06 season poorly; they were eliminated in the group stages of the Champions League and the manager was booed at home after United lost to Blackburn Rovers. But the magic now drains away and so, next summer, must Ferguson. [34] Then, with just seconds left in regulation time, Ronaldo made a break towards the Arsenal half, only to be cynically body-checked by Reyes. The 2004–05 season was Manchester United's 13th season in the Premier League, and their 30th consecutive season in the top division of English football. Neville was joined on the bench by winger Ryan Giggs and goalkeeper Tim Howard; Giggs' omission was a surprise, and it meant that Darren Fletcher started on the right wing, while Ronaldo played on the left. 4e. Ronaldo scored United's second and additional goals from Scholes meant they progressed into the last four of the competition; the final score was 4–0. After 35 minutes Dennis Bergkamp was sent off for his apparent push on Danny Cullip. Ljungberg scored the only goal of the tie after just three minutes; he had an opportunity to extend Arsenal's lead in stoppage time, but hit the ball over from six yards. Even with the second half introductions of Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo, the visitors held on for a goalless draw. They had won the cup nine times previously, most recently in 2003, when they beat Southampton in the final. [6], Arsenal's opponent in the fifth round was Sheffield United. "[46] Cole called Arsenal's win a "…great team performance, we didn't have too many chances but we defended really well and battled really hard. Both teams played out a goalless draw after full-time and throughout extra-time, so the tie was decided by a penalty shootout. [22], Meetings between Arsenal and Manchester United were keenly contested during the 2000s and highly publicised by the media; the cup final this season had added significance as neither club won the league after a decade of dominance, and it was their only chance of silverware. For me, it's a kind of doping because it's not in any way linked to their resources. 1er. If your name is on the cup you win it. [34] A shoulder-charge by Rooney on Cole resulted in an Arsenal free kick on the left wing; Van Persie swung the ball over and it was only cleared as far as Ljungberg, but the Swede struck a shot with his shin and the ball spun wide. A spirited and inexhaustible Manchester United cannot have given up hope of the title after this. Event occurs seconds after the match concludes; live coverage between 17:49pm and 17:51pm. [36] United then had their third chance in the space of five minutes when Ronaldo shot just wide from 25 yards, from the left corner of the penalty area.