The 12 best Manchester United vs Arsenal games: buffets, brawling and the Busby Babes' last hurrah

Battle of Old Trafford

Fisticuffs, fines, penalty shootouts, extra-time winners: fixtures between Arsenal and Manchester United have been heavy on needle for nearly 30 years.

The climax of their grudge seemingly arrived in what was nicknamed The Battle Of The Buffet – a backstage scrap following United's 2-0 win at Old Trafford in October 2004. Back then, a score was settled by an unnamed Arsenal player definitely called Cesc Fabregas who lobbed a pizza at the bonce of Sir Alex Ferguson as both teams returned to the dressing rooms. 

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