[24] The team responded with a 2–0 win at Leicester City in a game where Wright started as a substitute but scored the decisive goal. [31] A goalless draw at home to Coventry City was marred by an incident involving Wright and Coventry goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic that resulted in the latter having a broken nose. "[62], Wright scored his 27th goal of the season, away at Chelsea in the first week of April; it took him seven goals short of breaking Cliff Bastin's career record at Arsenal. Although Fowler's spotkick was later saved, the ball rebounded to Jason McAteer, who scored. The 1996 Manchester United F.A. Read about Newcastle v Man Utd in the Premier League 1996/97 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. "[37] Attention soon turned to the North London derby, where Arsenal faced Tottenham Hotspur on 24 November 1996. Four Arsenal players were sent off during the season: Wright, Bergkamp, Bould and Adams. Style: House, Power Pop, Disco. [67] Robbie Elliott scored the winner for Newcastle United against Arsenal on 3 May 1997, which reignited their chances of finishing second. The 1996–97 season was the 99th season of competitive football played by Arsenal.The club dismissed manager Bruce Rioch in the close season, who spent a year in-charge. Two goals, both scored by Wright extended Arsenal's winning league run to four matches and helped consolidate their position. [35] An own goal by Nigel Winterburn against Manchester United ended the champions run of three matches without a win and extended a barren run of Arsenal failing to score at Old Trafford since the creation of the Premier League. [33] The team ended the month joint top of the table with Newcastle United, both on 24 points having played 11 games. Manchester United FC team news Manchester United squad vs Arsenal revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the Man Utd squad reported to The … "[48] Arsenal kept up with Manchester United and Liverpool with a win over Everton on 19 January 1997; the result kept them three points behind top spot, with a game in hand. [61] Defeat at home to Liverpool on 24 March 1997 was marred by a dubious penalty awarded to striker Robbie Fowler. Squad Manchester United This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. Our organisation was excellent, we kept fighting and I am very optimistic for the future. [79] In the first leg, staged at Highbury, Arsenal lost Bergkamp through injury before the half-hour; the player was replaced by fellow Dutchman Glenn Helder. [7] It was alleged that a dispute over transfer funds with the board of directors prompted his departure; his relationship moreover with David Dein according to an insider was "no longer cordial". United squad for this season’s UEFA Champions League, including the latest injury updates. [30], Wenger's first match in charge of Arsenal was against winless Blackburn Rovers on 12 October 1996. [81] Wenger, who was in attendance, did not precede over the match officially, but suggested "one or two changes" to caretaker manager and later assistant Pat Rice during the interval.[81]. [81] Wright replied for Arsenal two minutes before the break and the team brought the aggregate scoreline level, when Merson "pump[ed] home a cracking 25-yard drive into the top right-hand corner. [72] In the replay staged at Roker Park, Bergkamp scored the opener early in the second half, in what he described as "...not only a beautiful goal, it was an important goal". At the end of the campaign, Arsenal finished third in the Premier League and missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification. [10] Houston put his name forward for the job, but upon being told that he would not be considered, resigned to take over as manager of Division One side Queens Park Rangers, leaving Rice as the team's second caretaker manager of the season. The team scored a total of 76 goals in all competitions. The 1996–97 season was Manchester United's fifth season in the Premier League, and their 22nd consecutive season in the top division of English football. "[66] A further draw against Coventry City, who were fighting to stay another season in the top-flight, moved Arsenal to within four points of Manchester United. Fair play is an English word. [80] Monchengladbach took the lead in the 37th minute, after Peter Nielsen's forward pass met Andrzej Juskowiak, who slipped the ball past an advancing Seaman. [41] Against Derby County Vieira scored his first goal for the club to earn Arsenal a point. See more information. [5][6], A week before the start of the league season, Arsenal sacked manager Rioch and cited the decision was in the "best long-term interest of the club". Tracklist . Season summary. [34], Arsenal's first fixture of November was against Wimbledon. United went on to win the match 1-0 … [62] Wenger ruled the team out of the title race again, by saying after the match, "Everybody knows now that it was not a penalty, but I can understand that a referee took a wrong decision. Arsenal, without Seaman, Adams, Dixon and Vieira, succumbed to a 2–1 defeat, following the dismissal of Wright. [80], A fortnight later, Arsenal played the second leg, with Adams returning to the side, deployed in a five-man defence. Click to view the Man.

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