England round-up: Last-gasp miss spares Arsenal
Sunday, September 21, 2003
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Ruud van Nistelrooij missed a penalty as Manchester United FC drew 0-0 with Arsenal FC on Sunday.
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Ruud van Nistelrooij became the centre of attention in the last ten minutes of a fiery goalless draw between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Second yellow
With 80 minutes on the clock, the Netherlands striker fouled Patrick Vieira - but the France midfield player lashed out in anger and was shown his second yellow card. Six other players were booked in the game between the sides who have dominated the English Premiership in recent years - and there was a further twist in the tale.
Missed penalty
Substitute Diego Forlán was felled in the Arsenal area in added time - and Van Nistelrooij's penalty cannoned off the crossbar to ensure the London side left the ground with a share of the spoils to usurp Chelsea FC from top spot in the table.
Just the Job
In the day's other game, Joseph-Désiré Job's sixth-minute goal was enough to give Middlesbrough FC their first win of the season, a 1-0 success at home against Everton FC.
