Georgios Samaras then brought a fine save from Edwin van der Sar with a crisp volley.
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He startled keeper Edwin van der Sar, who was left motionless by the Russian's emphatic 20-yard shot.
Yossi Benayoun should have done better than head the loose ball tamely at Edwin van der Sar.
In addition, midfielder Owen Hargreaves and keeper Edwin van der Sar are undergoing treatment for knee injuries.
Drogba eventually took aim and was only denied by a magnificent save by Edwin van der Sar.
The 24-year-old has also been considered as a long-term replacement for Edwin Van der Sar at Manchester United.
Arsenal's only response was a low 20-yard shot from Fabregas that was comfortably collected by Edwin van der Sar.
With penalties looming, he played a one-two with Frank Lampard before poking the ball past Edwin van der Sar.
United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar suffered double vision as a result of the tear gas fired into the stand.
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Ibrahimovic, misfiring until the 40th minute, pulled the ball back for Adriano but Edwin van der Sar sniffed out the danger.
In a first half of few chances, Javier Hernandez shot wide and Martin Petrov hit a free-kick at Edwin van der Sar.
Edwin van der Sar is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United after deciding to play on beyond his 40th birthday.
After Gabriel Agbonlahor hit an early chance straight at Edwin van der Sar, Ashley Young's tackle prevented Ji-Sung Park from giving United the lead.
Martin Petrov slid a defence-splitting pass into Stephen Ireland's clever run and his poked shot was blocked by on-rushing keeper Edwin van der Sar.
Benni McCarthy's shot was well saved by Edwin van der Sar and substitute Kalinic fired into the net with the referee's assistant waving for offside.
Indeed, had Matthew Taylor not directed a free header straight at Edwin van der Sar just moments before Berbatov's winner, Bolton might have been the victors.
Young had a half-volley saved by Edwin van der Sar and Downing saw a shot deflected narrowly wide off Ferdinand as the home side sensed United's fragility.
In the closing moments of that match, Ferdinand collided with his goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar as they tried to clear a dangerous Cesc Fabregas free kick.
Debutant Kevin Campbell forced a fine save from Fulham keeper Edwin van der Sar as he broke clear, and Rob Earnshaw also had a close-range shot saved.
Carrick diverted a Morten Gamst Pedersen cross towards his own net and, despite keeper Edwin van der Sar saving, Derbyshire sidefooted into the roof of the net.
Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard has injury concerns over both Ronald de Boer and Edwin Van der Sar, who are fighting to be fit for Sunday's clash with Yugoslavia.
Kevin-Prince Boateng made up for his miss in the defeat against Stoke last weekend by beating goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak, standing in for the injured Edwin Van der Sar.
Nicolas Anelka was twice narrowly off target and Frank Lampard should have done better than shoot straight at Edwin van der Sar following good work by Florent Malouda.
Arsenal took full advantage of the reprieve to take the lead five minutes later, when Nasri's shot took a crucial deflection off Neville and wrong-footed Edwin van der Sar.
Edwin van der Sar was the hero when the sides met at Loftus Road and he had to be alert early on with Horlock testing his handling from distance.
Belgian defender Vanden Borre tried to make amends with a decent shot which was well saved by Edwin Van der Sar, who also smothered an effort from Nadir Belhadj.
Rooney struck a brilliant opener in the first minute against Villa when he was found by a clearance from United keeper Edwin van der Sar and finished in style.
With 12 minutes remaining Sunderland managed to get a shot on target for the first time but United keeper Edwin van der Sar was easily equal to Boudewijn Zenden's effort.
Robin Van Persie's long-range shot stung the hands of fellow-Dutchman Edwin van der Sar in the United goal, while substitute Nicklas Bentdner fired into the side-netting after a promising run.
They are decent players but I regard the defensive triumvirate of Vidic, Ferdinand and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar as the best combination of its type in the last decade.
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