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Half-Time Report: Arsenal and Manchester United goalless at half time

Arsenal and Manchester United play out a goalless first half in their Premier League encounter at the Emirates.

Arsenal and Manchester United have played out a goalless first half in their Premier League encounter at the Emirates this evening.

The two teams exchange handshakes before the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on February 12, 2014© Getty Images

United were the first side to threaten as Robin van Persie forced a save from Wojciech Szczesny in the centre of goal in the second minute of the game.

Olivier Giroud wasted a decent half-chance for the hosts, as he looked to get onto a corner from Santiago Cazorla, but the Frenchman could only head wide of goal.

Michael Carrick of Manchester United holds off Jack Wilshere of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on February 12, 2014© Getty Images

Departing United skipper Nemanja Vidic also went close with a header, which was blocked on its way to goal, before Tomas Rosicky forced a good stop from David de Gea at the keeper's bottom corner.

Dutch striker van Persie was in again in the 18th minute as Juan Mata crafted an incisive through-ball, however the United forward lashed his shot wide.

Giroud tried his luck again before half time, this time as he was slipped the ball by Mikel Arteta, but he shot over the United goal, leaving the teams to go into the break level.

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Olivier Giroud of Arsenal misses a chance during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on February 12, 2014
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