Thierry Henry takes aim at Wayne Rooney for "dive" 18 years ago during heated clash
dailystar.co.ukArsenal legend Thierry Henry has taken aim at Wayne Rooney almost eight years on from a dive that earned Manchester United a penalty against Arsenal during a heated clash at Old Trafford that brought an end to the Gunners' unbeaten record that remains the longest in the Premier League history.Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Arsenal forward who enjoyed two stints at the North London club has reminisced over one game where the current Derby County manager dived to win a decisive penalty in a match at Old Trafford.
Speaking openly, the 44-year-old admitted the Red Devils played better than the Gooners but felt hard done by when Rooney went over with being touched.
The game finished 2-0 on the day, with Ruud van Nistelrooy opening up the scoring from the spot 73 minutes before Wanye Rooney twisted the dagger in the third minute of injury time.
The now assistant manager of Belgium remembers the game clearly. He told Sky Sports: "October '04. I think they were superior on the day, they played better than us but still, it was 0-0.
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