REACTIONS

“We're 12 points away from Arsenal and they'll go on and win
the league, I'm sure of that. They are playing with great
determination and they should win it now with just eight
games to go. I think we just reminded everybody that we're
not dead yet.

“It will be a very close game and a difficult one to call.
We showed our desire today and we'll show it next Saturday
too. We'll take a lot out of the game. We played with great
tenacity and intensity during the match. Arsenal had one or
two better chances on the counter in the first half. Once we
were aware of that we dealt with it and it was going to take
a special goal to get them in front - and it (Henry's) was a
special goal. It was a great hit.

“I didn't think we were going to get a penalty from Graham
Poll today. He was under enormous pressure. It was a very
difficult game for Graham Poll to get. The last time Graham
Poll refereed here, Arsenal complained to the FA about his
performance.

"That was well over two years ago and he has not been back
since. It's almost like they are deciding who the referee is
going to be and that is very disappointing.

"It is an immense pressure for any referee to be under
because if he has another bad game, he doesn't get back
again. It's ridiculous."

Ryan Giggs:

“The way we ended the game strongly gives us confidence
going into next week's semi-final. It was always going to be
hard for us but the bigger game for us is probably next
week. You have to put up with a lot of pressure in our
position. The fans, the media, everyone demands results and
when they don't come they look for scapegoats. We answered
the critics today and we always come back stronger.

“The final will be a great occasion. The FA Cup is a great
competition and we haven't been there for five years and
want to get to the final.”

Vieira:

“It was a hard match for us. In the last few games we have
battled for a result and we did that again. It was a
fantastic goal from Thierry but in the end we are happy with
a draw. We were defending deep and well but with United you
have to compete until the end and they scored so we are
quite disappointed with so little time to go.

“We are strong enough but the title is not mathematically
over yet. It is open and three teams can play for it. There
is such a long time to go but we are strong and we showed
that today.”

Arsene Wenger:

“We are flat [at not winning] but I must say what these boys
have done since the start of the season is remarkable. I am
very proud of them. They have given everything in two games
this week. They are very special. I felt we wanted to
protect the game. When it was back at 1-1 we started to
dominate the game again.

“Mathematically Manchester United can win it but it may be
too far with only eight matches left. One team may lose many
points but two [Arsenal and Chelsea] - I do not think so.”