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Today in History: Manchester United ends Arsenal's unbeaten streak 2-0

10/24/2025

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On October 24, 2004, Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2–0 in a Premier League match known as the "Battle of the Buffet." This victory ended Arsenal's remarkable 49-match unbeaten streak. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a penalty, and Wayne Rooney added a second goal, igniting controversy over the penalty awarded for a foul on Rooney.

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On October 24, 2004, Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2–0 in a Premier League match known as the "Battle of the Buffet." This victory ended Arsenal's remarkable 49-match unbeaten streak. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a penalty, and Wayne Rooney added a second goal, igniting controversy over the penalty awarded for a foul on Rooney.