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'It was purely instinctive': Ryan Giggs reflects on iconic FA Cup semi-final goal against Arsenal 21 years ago today as Man United legend wishes Paul Scholes copied his infamous celebration 'to get him out of jail'

Daily Mail | April 14, 2020

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The magic of the FA Cup has provided countless iconic moments and on this day 21 years ago it did just that when Manchester United took on bitter rivals Arsenal.

The back end of the 1998-99 season saw the two teams vying for the Premier League and the FA Cup - with the pair meeting in semi-final stages of the latter.

An enthralling replay at Villa Park on April 14, 1999 saw 10-man United edge out as 2-1 winners in extra-time courtesy of Ryan Giggs' stunning solo run.

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has reflected on his 1999 FA Cup goal against Arsenal
Giggs ran half the pitch before smashing the ball into the top corner to seal a 2-1 semi-final win

That goal has become synonymous with the Red Devils' treble-winning campaign.

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