Wembley—the very place the Red Devils have loathed for generations. United have enjoyed countless glorious moments here, yet for many fans who oppose them, this ground is where their resentment is loudest. Even when United players wear the national jersey, sections of the Wembley crowd still chant songs mocking and jeering them.
Today, they became the laughingstock.
A colossal joke.
After the match, Arsène Wenger said the result showed that Arsenal were "ready for the season," though he admitted the defence had struggled at times to cope with Yorke.
"It's psychologically important to beat United, especially after the great run they have had," he added.
Meanwhile, Alex Ferguson suggested the defeat showed that Manchester United needed more games to reach full readiness, "particularly in the second half." He also felt that traveling "halfway across the world" during pre-season had not helped their preparation.
