Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal: Where Were You When United Won the EPL?

Manchester United have retained their Premier League title for a third successive season after drawing 0-0 with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

The result also means United have already secured a treble of trophies in the 2008/09 campaign, following victories in the Carling Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

And finally, the draw at Old Trafford and United retaining the Premier League once again also has the added significance in that the Red Devils have now won 18 EPL titles, equalling the record set by fierce rivals Liverpool.

Saturday 16th May 2009 is yet another memorable day in the lives of all Manchester United fans across the world.

It is one of those days I, as a strong Manchester United fan myself, will remember for a very long time.

I will remember the players of both teams who played on that hallowed turf, the officials on the day, the attendance at the Theatre of Dreams, as well as the standing ovation for a certain Argentine hero, a player much loved by United fans everywhere. His name, Carlos Tevez.

But above all, I will probably remember where I was the day I saw Manchester United equal the record set by Liverpool.

Along with an army of die-hard fans decked in the colours of Manchester United, I was at the local pub (drinking only soft drinks... of course) with my stepdad, who supports Arsenal.

Of course, as Arsenal is situated closer to the town of Gillingham than Manchester United, there was also a significant proportion of Gooners present, decked in their Arsenal colours.

And what I will remember most vividly, apart from the profuse smell of alcohol and the fight between an Arsenal fan and a United fan who both probably had a tad too much to drink, was the passion displayed both sets of fans and the sheer excitement generated by just watching the match.

At every chance both teams had there would be ooohs and aaahs and people everywhere sitting on the very egde of their seats in anticipation, as well as fully grown men screaming girlishly each time the other team had a decent chance on goal.

There was also quite a lot of chanting from each set of fans, although I suspect this was more fuelled by the alcohol rather than passion.

From United fans there was the obvious "United! United!" chants, as well as other usual ones such as "Glory, glory Man United!" and "That boy Ronaldo...".

But there was also the somewhat less sung chants, such as one of my personal favourites sung a few minutes after Carlos Tevez had been replaced and the applause following his departure from the field.

"Park, Park, wherever you may be, you eat dogs in your home country! But it could be worse, you could be scouse, eating rats in a council house!"

If for some reason you didn't know, this chant refers to South Korean international midfielder Ji-Sung Park, who can't really be called an unsung hero anymore!

From Arsenal fans there was also some chants, but being a United fan, quite frankly I can't be arsed to tell you what they were as I didn't really care about what they sung.

But all in all, there was a very loud and exciting atmosphere inside the pub as the game took place.

It was a fantastic place to be in watching the game, and only being at Old Trafford would beat it for atmosphere.

For that reason, above all else I will always remember where I was the day Manchester United won the 2008/09 FA Barclay's Premier League trophy.

So, where were you the day Manchester United won their 18th Premier League title?