"Arsenal's big advantage is that they can play Pat Rice at right-back and Arsene himself at centre-forward on Saturday, " quipped Ferguson.
Speaking of discipline, Arsenal seem to be suffering problems again - and Arsene Wenger has got the toughest job he has had at Highbury for years.
Both Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger insist they are taking the FA Cup seriously, that they genuinely want to be the ones doing a lap of honour at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff next May.
And with Arsene Wenger's side missing Alexander Song, they struggled to impose themselves in midfield allowing Everton debutant Landon Donovan, in particular, to take advantage.
He transformed himself from the "donkey" of George Graham's Arsenal side into a cultured and revered centre-half under Arsene Wenger and overcame alcoholism before setting up the Sporting Chance Clinic for sportsmen with addictions.
He underwent surgery in January and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said in March that he would miss the rest of the campaign.
Even Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who rarely agree on anything, have echoed the chorus of approval surrounding the Italian.
And, while United will be happy to go to Arsenal in the ascendancy and having prevented Arsene Wenger's side from scoring a crucial away goal, they will have regrets that they failed to capitalise on the superiority they exerted throughout.
The comprehensive victory, courtesy of two own goals from the home side and later strikes from Cesc Fabregas and Andrey Arshavin lifts Arsene Wenger's men to within two points of leaders Chelsea and ahead of champions Manchester United on goal difference in second place.
"An offer came in for me and, as I understand it, Arsene (Wenger) and the club accepted the offer the same day, " he said.
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However, he fell out of favour with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and was loaned out to AC Milan last season.
The problem for Arsene Wenger and myself is that the longer you are in the game the more labels are attached to you.
To this end, van Persie said he had met with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and the chief executive Ivan Gazidis at the end of last season to discuss his future and their ambitions for the club.
Of those teams, two are still coached by the same men: Arsenal (Arsene Wenger) and Manchester United (Sir Alex Ferguson).
"I've spoken to Keith Hackett and he fully recognises the situation was an error and an apology will follow to Arsene Wenger, " said Bevan.
Tottenham, who also face Arsenal on Saturday, have a poor record against Arsene Wenger's team and will have to overcome his impressive youngsters.
"Arsene is always watching these kids and knows everything about them, " he said.
"Chamakh is a striker of real quality and has all the attributes suited to come to England and do very well, " Gunners manager Arsene Wenger told the club's website.
Manager Arsene Wenger will have thought long and hard before making the decision to spare the defender the further wrath of Arsenal's fans but it was a brave decision and a correct one.
It was a passing display so typical of Arsene Wenger's side, and it was no surprise when Adebayor made it two on the stroke of half time, the Togo international heading home unmarked from Denilson's cross.
Bischoff, 22 made only four Arsenal first-team appearances, all as substitute, and is one of eight players released by manager Arsene Wenger.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has lost strikers Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie to ankle injuries with neither player likely to feature for at least a month.
Now leading team in the UK, that's what we're going to be and we're going to establish ourselves, says Arsene Wenger.
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And it would have got even worse for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's team had Szczesny not saved a late effort from Carlos Edwards.
"Arsene has been following his progress for some time and has identified him as a player that will add significant strength to our squad, " Gazidis commented.
But Arsene Wenger's young side kept their composure and pulled a goal back before halftime through Tomas Rosicky who lashed an angled shot past Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen.
Although the players have been on the pitch and completed the task, so much credit has to go to Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said that Nasri had "great potential" and could now allow unsettled Belarus international Alexander Hleb to leave the Emirates Stadium.
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