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Premier League classics: Name Arsenal’s XI that beat Man Utd 3-2 in 1997

Arsenal's Nicolas Anelka celebrates with Arsene Wenger after scoring against Manchester United.
Arsenal's Nicolas Anelka celebrates with Arsene Wenger after scoring against Manchester United. Highbury, November 1997.

Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal announced themselves as a Premier League force by beating Manchester United in November 1997 – but can you remember their starting XI?

A see-saw match at Highbury saw the Gunners race into a 2-0 lead before Teddy Sheringham’s brace levelled the score for United.

Arsenal netted a late winner in the 83rd minute, sending their fans into ecstacy and making a statement of intent.

They went on to win the league title by a solitary point and we’re asking you to name their Xl from that 3-2 win over United.

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