Arsenal v Manchester United in the FA Cup is a fixture that evokes memories that are indelibly written into both clubs’ histories.
From the sheer unadulterated joy of the ‘three-minute final’ in 1979, to the searing pain of that 1999 semi-final replay at Villa Park, it is a game that has consistently delivered in the world’s oldest cup competition.
Now we have the inviting prospect of a Friday night heavyweight clash between an Arsenal side riding high after last week’s victory against Chelsea, and a Manchester United side rejuvenated under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Football fans around the world reacted ahead of the game between two of the most successful football clubs the competition has ever witness and regarded as the greatest rivalry in English football.
Here are some of the reactions:
David De Gea has not traveled with the squad to London. 💃 Thank heavens for small mercies #COYG No excuses now! #ARSMUN #TheScoreKE pic.twitter.com/6VgERPq15t
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) January 25, 2019
Are you with me or are you with @ItsMainaKageni 🙄 #COYG #ARSMUN #FACup #TheScoreKE pic.twitter.com/myeI3NeORu
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) January 25, 2019
Who else agrees that Manchester United unbeaten run ends tonight. Arsenal ain't here to joke #ARSMUN #COYG pic.twitter.com/qnKbCCBTJ7
— khal khay👑 (@_dheekhay) January 25, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows all about Man Utd v Arsenal…
… and it looks like Unai Emery has been doing his homework too!#ARSMUN #FACup #bbcfacup pic.twitter.com/eTCWeqX4Mm
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 25, 2019
The #FACup has thrown up some amazing ties between Arsenal and Man Utd over the years
Let's take a look, starting with the #ARSMUN semi-final that had it all
*THREAD* pic.twitter.com/44w1mlI7nU
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 25, 2019
Following this hastag #ARSMUN and its just Manu fans fumbling about how they'll beat Arsenal.
I can't but laugh in Öle. pic.twitter.com/4DOeHt78xP— Baba Yaga (@ibrameyang) January 25, 2019
My preferred Line up that will end up Ole Gunnars unbeaten run!
Cech
Koscienly
Sokratis
Mustafi
Niles
Xhaka
Guendouzi
Kolasinac
Ozil
Aubameyang
Lacazette.We know how to win the FA matches, we are gonna be serious on this one!We are the Arsenal! #ARSMUN #COYG
— #EmeryOutNow ™ 🇰🇪❁ (@ProfCymOhAFC) January 25, 2019
And not forgetting that time Man Utd gave Arsenal an absolute thumping…#ARSMUN #FACup pic.twitter.com/0ykWGVzAYz
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 25, 2019
There was that time the Gunners gave a penalty masterclass in the final…#ARSMUN #FACup pic.twitter.com/mlIQMIdQVm
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 25, 2019
We're so ready for that cup encounter tomorrow! 👊🏼🏆 #Gunners #arsmun #coyg #GibGäs #SeoKol pic.twitter.com/tLwjleBRul
— Sead Kolašinac (@seadk6) January 24, 2019
#ARSMUN
Tonight we gonna host the new Manchester United 😁😁#COYG #ATID pic.twitter.com/dVnaqaeBkQ— LacaJoho Vettel (@Goonerette254) January 25, 2019
Morning all! Go on Jesse lad, do it again! UTFR! #ARSMUN #MUFC pic.twitter.com/s7JM2eXSZH
— Hêlîn (@MUnitedGirl) January 25, 2019
Issa big match today. All time rivals😂…Remember to put one your Jersey! Drop your pic Here!❤❤#ARSMUN Cc: @CarolRadull pic.twitter.com/EkOlhDtL2J
— LARRYMEMES™️🇰🇪 (@Larrymemes254) January 25, 2019
