"Asked how they compare, Rooney did not hesitate for a second. "Yeah, we'd batter them," United's all-time record goalscorer answered. Of course, you would expect him to say that considering he was part of the United team. In fairness to Walcott, he did also say the United side of '08 were "probably the best team that I've ever played against". Rooney and Walcott were working as pundits on Arsenal's 3-1 win at Inter Milan in the Champions League."
"It took United seven years to sign a suitable replacement for Peter Schmeichel. In Edwin van der Sar they found an experienced and solid goalkeeper who could finally provide the same commanding presence. Van der Sar was 37 by the time the 2008 Champions League final came along. You might think the Netherlands international was at the end of his career. He would in fact play on at Old Trafford for another three years."
A comparison was made between Manchester United 2008 and today's Arsenal, with an immediate retort claiming United "would batter" Arsenal. Arsenal won 3-1 at Inter Milan and maintained a 100% Champions League group record, sit seven points clear atop the Premier League, and hold a 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final advantage over Chelsea, with an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Wigan keeping a quadruple possibility alive. United signed Edwin van der Sar as a commanding, experienced goalkeeper who extended his career into his late 30s. David Raya, aged 30, represents a modern keeper: athletic, comfortable on the ball, and strong in distribution.
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