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MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Fabien Barthez had a nightmare as he gifted Arsenal two goals in a 3-1 victory for the Gunners.

His blunders presented Thierry Henry with easy strikes as Arsenal staged an incredible fightback at Highbury to throw the title race wide open. Barthez then dropped himself further in trouble by making a double-finger gesture to the home crowd. Arsene Wenger said: ‘‘The team is growing in togetherness.’’