Martin Keown has praised Sir Alex Ferguson for his classy gesture after Arsenal pipped Manchester United to the 2002 Premier League title.
The Gunners claimed the crown by beating United at Old Trafford, and Keown has revealed that Sir Alex came into the away dressing room to congratulate them but warned them that his side would be ready to get back the title in the next campaign.
The rivalry between the two clubs was particularly fierce in the early 2000s with both clubs fighting for the Premier League title at that time.
Ferguson was true to his words as United went on to win the Premier League the following season, but Ferguson’s gesture the season prior left an impression on Keown.
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