Players who played for Arsenal and Manchester United

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Arsenal and Manchester United — from Danny Welbeck, Robin van Persie and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

5 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (2), 🇳🇱 Netherlands (1), 🇦🇲 Armenia (1).
Popular third stop: Fenerbahçe (2), Inter (2), Marsilya (2).

5 players · most famous first

Arsenal × Manchester United — valid grid answers

Danny Welbeck 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Brighton, ChelseaWELL-KNOWN
Robin van Persie 🇳🇱Also: Fenerbahçe, FeyenoordWELL-KNOWN
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 🇦🇲Also: B. Dortmund, Inter, RomaDEEP CUT
Mason Greenwood 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Getafe, Marsilya, Paris SG, FenerbahçeDEEP CUT
Alexis Sánchez 🇨🇱Also: Barcelona, Inter, Marsilya, Sevilla…RARE PICK

Labels compare players within this list: well-known names come first, rare picks last — rare picks score the most Football IQ in SquadXOX.

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FAQ

How many Arsenal and Manchester United players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

5 players who played for both Arsenal and Manchester United are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Arsenal and Manchester United?

Danny Welbeck is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Robin van Persie and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

What is the rarest Arsenal and Manchester United answer in a football grid?

Alexis Sánchez is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Alexis Sánchez, Mason Greenwood and Henrikh Mkhitaryan score the most points in SquadXOX.

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