SAMI MOKBEL: Manchester United and Arsenal put on a game for the ages on Sunday as the Gunners won 3-2... English football needs this rivalry and it is starting to come to life between two teams on the rise

To apply a slogan synonymous with the red side of Merseyside: this meant more. Or at least it felt that way.

There was noticeably more crunch in the tackle, distinctly more crisp in the pass.

‘What a game, it is a proper football match. This is retro Manchester United and Arsenal,’ said Gary Neville in his role as co-commentator for Sky Sports.

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