<Tr> <Th> All - time series </Th> <Td> Arsenal: 82 Drawn: 50 Manchester United: 96 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Largest victory </Th> <Td> Manchester United 8--2 Arsenal (28 August 2011) </Td> </Tr> <P> The rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United is a notable one in English football as both clubs are recognised for having great history and traditions . Although the two clubs have frequently been in the same division as each other since 1919, the rivalry was instigated in 1990, when a brawl resulted in both clubs having points deductions in the Football League First Division . </P> <P> Many of the clashes between the two teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s have been due to the teams being fierce rivals in the Premier League and FA Cup . During this period, there was enmity between the two longest serving managers in Premier League history, Arsenal's Arsène Wenger (1996--) and United's Sir Alex Ferguson (1986--2013), and their former club captains Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane . Both managers spurred each other on for greater success, and the contests often involved on - field trouble--seven red cards were shown in matches from February 1997 to February 2005 . The league fixture in September 2003 was marred by a mêlée instigated by Arsenal players, who felt striker Ruud van Nistelrooy had cheated to get Vieira sent off . A season later, Manchester United ended Arsenal's unbeaten run in controversial circumstances, which led to more disorder, this time in the tunnel . </P>

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