The Greatest Rivalry: Arsenal, Manchester United and the Battle that Defined an Era - Softcover

Dominic Hougham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1836804407 ISBN 13: 9781836804406

Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

The Greatest Rivalry charts the thrilling Arsenal vs Manchester United battles of the late 1990s and early 2000s, when two great sides and two all-time great managers – Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger – vied for supremacy.

From Dominic Hougham, author of the critically acclaimed Veni, Vedi, Vici: When Italian Football Ruled Europe.

Taking you on a nostalgic journey into the greatest rivalry ever to grace the Premier League, this riveting book:

• Captures nine classic seasons when Arsenal and Manchester United fought for supremacy
• Revives the iconic on-pitch clashes – Wright vs Schmeichel, Van Nistelrooy vs Keown, Vieira vs Keane
• Examines famous games such as the Battle of the Buffet and the Battle of Old Trafford
• Details all the major controversies between the two sides and managers
• Features quotes and memories from the players and managers at the heart of the rivalry
• Explores how the rivalry was built – and what has become of it in recent times

This book is for all Arsenal and Manchester United fans, plus anyone who watched Premiership football in the 90s and 00s. Arsenal vs United was a fixture that lit up the league like no other before or since – each game and drama was must-see theatre.

About this title

About the Author

Dominic Hougham is the author of 50 Greatest World Cup Matches and the critically acclaimed Veni, Vedi, Vici: When Italian Football Ruled Europe. He is a full‑time writer for These Football Times, covering football stories from every era and corner of the world. He is also a regular contributor to various podcasts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1836804407
• ISBN 13: 9781836804406
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272