Players who played for Arsenal and Manchester United
Which footballers have played for both Arsenal and Manchester United? Moves between two of the biggest clubs in England are rare and often controversial, which makes this a favourite round in The Connection. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 5 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Arsenal | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kidd | England | 1974–1976 | 1967–1974 |
| Viv Anderson | England | 1984–1987 | 1987–1991 |
| Robin van Persie | Netherlands | 2004–2012 | 2012–2015 |
| Danny Welbeck | England | 2014–2019 | 2008–2014 |
| Alexis Sánchez | Chile | – | – |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Arsenal and Manchester United.
- The most common countries are England (3), Netherlands (1), Chile (1).
- The earliest in our list is Brian Kidd; the most recent is Danny Welbeck.
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