Arsenal stopped recording impressive performances from the year 2005 , reducing the rivalry with Manchester United .
The rivalry has been noted for on-field trouble , particularly the contests in 1990 , culminating in 2003 and 2004.In recent years with Arsenal being less competitive , the rivalry has diminished somewhat according to former Arsenal player Lee Dixon , while Sir Alex Ferguson has also stated that the two teams have cooled from those previously `` heated '' exchanges .
Arsenal F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry