An Old-Fashioned Melee, Arsenal vs. Manchester United in 1948

Arsenal v MU 28th August 1948. Johnny Morris battles against Arsenal players Compton, Smith, McCaulay on the ground mixed in amongst the legs is Barnes of Arsenal and Jack Rowley of United. United won 1-0 in front of 62,000.

Arsenal vs. Manchester United, 28 August 1948. United won 1-0 in front of 62,000.

Photo credit: manchesterunitedman1 on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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