Five key statistics ahead of Manchester United versus Arsenal

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4. Arsene Wenger has lost each time he has face a Manchester United manager for the first time

Since joining Arsenal over twenty years ago, Arsene Wenger has yet to beat a Manchester United manager the first time they have faced each other.

The first manager was Alex Ferguson on 16th November 1996, when a Nigel Winterburn own goal gave United a 1-0 victory.

The next was David Moyes, who in November 2013 secured victory over Wenger thanks to a Robin van Persie strike for another 1-0 win.

Finally, Louis van Gaal celebrated his first game against Arsenal with a 2-1 win at the Emirates. A Kieran Gibbs own goal and a Wayne Rooney strike giving United another win over United.