Martin Keown issued an apology to Ruud van Nistelrooy over their infamous clashes during Arsenal ’s historic Premier League rivalry with Manchester United. Keown is responsible for one of the most iconic images of the Premier League era when he celebrated Van Nistelrooy’s missed penalty at Old Trafford in 2003.

After over 20 years we’ve finally seen Arsenal legend Martin Keown apologise to Ruud van Nistelrooy after their famous clash at Old Trafford!Van Nistelrooy notably missed a penalty for Manchester

Martin Keown apologises to Ruud van Nistelrooy for ‘shenanigans’ as old rivals bury hatchet - Van Nistelrooy brushed off the 2003 incident before the pair reflected on the ‘good rivalry’

Martin Keown and Ruud van Nistelrooy clashed in a memorable meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United in 2003 dubbed the 'Battle of Old Trafford'

Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that three of his injured Leicester players are in contention to return against Arsenal. Leicester welcome Premier League title challengers Arsenal to the King Power Stadium looking to bounce back f rom a rather controversial FA Cup fourth round exit to Manchester United.

Ruud van Nistelrooy and Martin Keown have been re-united with both men having been front and centre in tense clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal in the past.

Martin Keown has apologised to Ruud van Nistelrooy for the notorious clash between the pair at Old Trafford in 2003 after they renewed acquaintances at Leicester on Saturday. TNT Sports pundit Keown was at King Power Stadium for Leicester’s Premier League home fixture with Arsenal and caught up with Foxes boss Van Nistelrooy ahead of kick-off.

Martin Keown and Ruud van Nistelrooy came face-to-face on Saturday when the former Arsenal defender apologised to the Manchester United legend for their infamous clash in 2003