Manchester United v Arsenal, 03 March 1951

Score3-1 to Manchester United
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueOld Trafford
Attendance48,025

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Reuben Marden made his debut after moving from Chelmsford City in January 1950.

3 Manchester United

1 Arsenal

Goals:

Johnny Downie G
John Aston G
John Aston G

Goals:

Cliff Holton G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Reg Allen
Defender/Centre back Mark Jones
Full back John Aston
Full back Johnny Carey
Full back Billy Redman
Wing half Henry Cockburn
Wing half Jeff Whitefoot
Centre forward Jack Rowley
Winger Harry McShane
Inside forward Johnny Downie
Inside Forward Stan Pearson

Starting lineup:

Jack Kelsey Goalkeeper
Walley Barnes Full back
Laurie Scott Full back
Les Compton Centre half
Ben Marden Midfielder
Alex Forbes Wing half
Joe Mercer Wing half
Cliff Holton Centre forward
Peter Goring Centre Forward/Wing half
Ian McPherson Winger
Jimmy Logie Inside forward

3 Manchester United

Goals:

Johnny Downie G
John Aston G
John Aston G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Reg Allen
Defender/Centre back Mark Jones
Full back John Aston
Full back Johnny Carey
Full back Billy Redman
Wing half Henry Cockburn
Wing half Jeff Whitefoot
Centre forward Jack Rowley
Winger Harry McShane
Inside forward Johnny Downie
Inside Forward Stan Pearson

1 Arsenal

Goals:

Cliff Holton G

Starting lineup:

Jack Kelsey Goalkeeper
Walley Barnes Full back
Laurie Scott Full back
Les Compton Centre half
Ben Marden Midfielder
Alex Forbes Wing half
Joe Mercer Wing half
Cliff Holton Centre forward
Peter Goring Centre Forward/Wing half
Ian McPherson Winger
Jimmy Logie Inside forward