Relive Man United’s 6-1 Arsenal Rout: Name the 2001 XI or Craft Your Own!

PLAY TEAMSHEET: Can YOU Name the Man United Team That Thrashed Arsenal 6-1 in 2001?
By Lewis Browning | Published: 07:01 GMT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 07:01 GMT, 9 March 2025

Test your football knowledge with Mail Sport’s Teamsheet – the memory game where you guess historic starting XIs! Today’s challenge: Can you name the Manchester United squad that demolished rivals Arsenal 6-1 in 2001?

The Historic Match

In February 2001, United stormed to a 6-1 victory at Old Trafford, surging 16 points clear in the Premier League. A star striker stole the show with a hat-trick, but do you remember his name—or the 10 teammates who started alongside him?

How to Play Teamsheet

Aim for the lowest score possible by guessing players correctly on the first try (1 point each). Fail, and you’ll rack up 11 points per unanswered name!

Rules:

• Green letter: Correct letter in the right position.
• Yellow letter: Correct letter, wrong position.
• 6 guesses per player before their name is revealed.
• Free letters cost 1 point but offer a clue.

Perfect score: 11 points (all players guessed on first try). Worst score: 121.

(Example: Teamsheet gameplay interface)

Why This Game?

Teamsheet isn’t just for United fans! Pick any team and test your memory of iconic lineups. Share your score with friends and see who knows their football history best.

Ready to play? Dive in below and see if you can master this Red Devils classic!

Share your Teamsheet results and challenge friends: Can THEY name the 2001 United XI?

Good luck!

(Note: Original game link and interactive features available on Mail Sport’s platform.)

Key players to jog your memory:

• Legendary striker with a lethal finish.
• A midfield maestro known for pinpoint passes.
• A rock-solid defender who anchored the backline.

Think you’ve got it? Prove it in Teamsheet!

Images: Getty, Mail Sport. Interactive game designed by Mail Sport.

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