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At the final whistle, Van Nistelrooy was immediately confronted by Arsenal players Martin Keown, Lauren, Ray Parlour, Ashley Cole and Kolo Touré. Keown jumped up next to Van Nistelrooy and brought his arms down hard on the Dutchman's back, while Lauren pushed Van Nistelrooy in the back and Parlour and Cole offered verbal abuse.
On 21 September 2003, during Arsenal and Manchester United 's match at Old Trafford, Manchester United were awarded a late penalty with the score at 0–0. After Ruud van Nistelrooy 's penalty hit the bar, Keown and Ray Parlour confronted van Nistelrooy, and Keown hit him on the back of the head.
After missing a last-minute penalty that would have won the game for United, Van Nistelrooy was attacked by Martin Keown, prompting a melee involving several players from both sides; five Arsenal players including Keown received various bans and fines, while the club itself received a record fine of £175,000.
Oct 19, 2023 · Keown's reaction reflected the dogged determination of that Arsenal side, with Van Nistelrooy's miss the closest the Gunners came to being defeated during their Invincibles' season. While...
Feb 12, 2022 · Martin Keown has revealed what sparked his infamous reaction to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s penalty miss for Manchester United against Arsenal. Back in September 2003, the two sides met in an...
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Sep 21, 2023 · Twenty years on from the Battle of Old Trafford, former Arsenal defender Martin Keown looks back on his infamous clash with Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Premier...
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Oct 20, 2022 · Martin Keown, the Gunner who had conceded the penalty, jawed at the United striker. After the final whistle blew, confirming a 0-0 draw, the defender famous leapt behind van Nistelrooy before some other Arsenal players closed in.
