Episode
Match of the Day: 15th February 2003: FA Cup Fifth Round: Manchester United v Arsenal
Overview
The biggest FA Cup fifth-round tie in years awaits as United face Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Reds looked awesome in the last round, demolishing West Ham with a display that saw Giggs and Van Nistelrooy both net twice. Defending champions Arsenal also racked up the goals in their last cup match - putting five past Farnborough.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 39
- Episode
- Episode 27
- Air date
- 2003-02-15
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
15th February 2003: FA Cup Fifth Round: Manchester United v Arsenal is Episode 27 in Season 2002/03 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2003-02-15. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 28: 15th February 2003: FA Cup Fifth Round
Highlights from today's key FA Cup fifth-round matches.
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