Arsenal v Manchester United, 26 September 1981
| Score | 0-0 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Highbury |
| Attendance | 39,795 |
View Arsenal v Manchester United head to head
John Hawley made his debut after moving from Sunderland this month.
0 Arsenal
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Pat Jennings
Defender
David O'Leary
Defender
Kenny Sansom
Defender/Centre back
Willie Young
Midfielder
Paul Davis
Midfielder
John Devine
Midfielder
John Hollins
Midfielder
Peter Nicholas
Midfielder
Brian Talbot
Forward
John Hawley
Forward/Midfielder
Alan Sunderland
Starting lineup:
Gary Bailey
Goalkeeper
John Gidman
Right back
Arthur Albiston
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Gordon McQueen
Defender
Steve Coppell
Midfielder
Remi Moses
Midfielder
Ray Wilkins
Midfielder
Garry Birtles
Forward
Lou Macari
Forward
Frank Stapleton
Forward