The goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory and was the catalyst for Arsenal to go on and over-turn an 11-point deficit to manchester United and win the league in Arsene Wenger's first full season in charge at Highbury.
9. Arsenal FA Cup victory 2005
Though the 2005 FA Cup final itself was not the most memorable game (a 0-0 draw which was won on penalties by Arsenal), the fact that it is the last trophy Arsenal won means it is fairly memorable for supporters.
8. Van Persie scores against Arsenal
The Dutchman who had spent so long at Arsenal before switching allegiances to United struck in just he third minute of the game before goals from Patrice Evra and Santi Cazorla left the result at 2-1 to United.
7. Thierry Henry goal at Highbury- October 2000
The French striker scored an abundance of stunning goals in his time at Arsenal but this has to be one of his best.
6. Manchester United 6-1 Arsenal
Manchester United recorded one of their most memorable victories over Arsenal in 2001 with a 6-1 thrashing.
Dwight Yorke scored a 22-minute hat-trick as United were 5-1 to the good by half-time
5. Van Nistelrooy misses last-minute penalty
His goal would have ended Arsenal's run, which went on to reach 49 games unbeaten, after just the eighth.
4. Arsenal win the league at Old Trafford
In 2002, a Sylvain Wiltord goal in the 56th minute gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, as Arsenal secured the Premiership title on the home soil of their enemies.
3. 49 and out
Manchester United ended Arsenal's 49-game unbeaten run on the 24th October, 2004 with a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford.
Goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wayne Rooney prevented Arsenal reaching the 50-game milestone.
2. Manchester United humiliate Arsenal
One of the most memorable moments between these two teams is the recent 8-2 result, in which Manchester United embarrassed their rivals.
1. Ryan Giggs - 'that' goal
Ryan Giggs' historic goal in extra-time of the 1999 FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal is at number one.
The Welshman's run and finish at Villa park that day is iconic and will be remembered for generations to come.
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