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GIGGS WARY OF GUNNERS Ryan Giggs feels Arsenal will provide a tough test for the champions on Sunday as Arsene Wenger's Gunners seek revenge for their 8-2 hiding at Old Trafford. Defeat at Swansea has left the capital club in fifth place in the table but only one of their seven league defeats has been at home. "Arsenal are Arsenal," declared Giggs. "They play very good football, they're one of the best passing teams in Europe and they're up there, as they always are. They've had a few disappointing results but they're still in the Champions League and they're up there in the league. Like most teams they probably could have done better, but I'm sure they're happy. "I've seen a statistic that they've let in more away goals than anyone else, but you've got to take into account that eight of those were at United, which was just a freak result. They're a dangerous team. They've lost a few decent players over the years but they still play attractive football and new players keep coming in. "Given the rivalry we've had over the years and the mutual respect between the two clubs, it doesn't matter what the form-book says - it's always a big game and always a tough game, especially at the Emirates. We've had mixed fortunes there; some good results and some bad results, but even in the good results we've always had to play well there to get a win. They've had a couple of defeats back-to-back, but that doesn't matter." More: Duo back for Emirates trip | Giggsy's top Gunners |
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SMALLING ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
Fit-again defender responds to posers posted on ManUtd.com's message board as part of his exclusive interview with United Review. Which part of your game has improved most since you joined United? David Gallagher
I've spent a lot of time with the coaches working on my positioning, which I think has really paid off. I've also improved in terms of my technique and being able to use both feet - my left foot is really coming on. You never look nervous. How are you feeling on the inside before and during games? Alex Lowe
I get excited rather than nervous. In the week before a big game I'm just looking forward to the occasion. I feel as though the first Manchester derby I played in - last season's 2-1 win at Old Trafford - was the day I really kicked on and stepped up to this level, so ever since then I've felt pretty confident on the big occasions. I hope I'm part of a lot more of them in the future. Do you have any plans to attend any events at the Olympics as they are taking place in London this year? Bree Plunder
I'd love to see the 100m final. In fact, I could spend all day at the athletics. I'm a big fan of the triple jump and the 200m as well. I'll also try and get along to see some judo, which I did quite a lot of when I was young. More: Rio hails legends' return | Podcast: Arsenal up next |
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QUICK QUIZ ON... ARSENAL 1. Mikael Silvestre left Old Trafford to join Arsenal in 2008, but who was the last player before him to move from United to the Gunners?
2. Which United player scored the only goal in the first Premier League meeting between the two sides in November 1992?
3. Arsenal moved from their previous stadium, Highbury, in 2006, but in which year did United suffer their final defeat on the ground?
4. Thierry Henry has just rejoined the North London side on loan from New York Red Bulls. Which former United goalkeeper played for the American club for five years, when they were known as MetroStars?
5. United's 8-2 victory over Arsenal was the Gunners' biggest league defeat since 1927, when they lost 7-0 to which club?
6. In which year did the first match between the two sides take place?
7. Who scored United's equalising goal in the 1979 FA Cup final, a minute before Arsenal scored again to win 3-2?
8. Which former Arsenal player was the first to score a Premier League hat-trick against United, for Blackburn in 2006?
9. Why did both clubs face a points deduction for their league meeting at Old Trafford in the 1990/91 season?
10. Who was the last Arsenal player to score a winning goal at Old Trafford? More: Find the answers here | Young making progress |
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