The skipper who turns 31 next month turned in?yet another lacklustre performance against Northampton. xtures and results and?live match commentary all on the go with the?new Sun Football App – click here to downloadBattle of Old Trafford2003-04: Manchester United 0 Arsenal 0PA:Press Association27Arsenal players confront Ruud van Nistelrooy after his missed last-gasp penaltyAHEAD of this match, there was much interest as to how Ashley Cole would cope?with 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo after?dealing comfortably against Beckham in recent encounters. but that shows the regard he was held inRobert PiresTricky, skilful and occasionally moody might be words to describe Robert Pires during his six years at Arsenal (now who does that remind you of in the current Gunners’ ranks). Claudio Ranieri has managed to keep most of the title-winning spine of his team but Kantes departure is being felt. Like the United skipper, Paul Pogba has not made the greatest of impacts since his return to Old Trafford. But that was his first goal since March last year and there is unlikely to be another soon. And now Southampton manager Claude Puel looks set to offer his former star a career back in England. But, just like when the 29-year-old was at Newcastle United and Hull City, his attitude has been questioned by PSG boss Unai Emery. The Gunners pressed for an equaliser but were suckerpunched in the final minute as the birthday boy wrapped up the points. He said: I couldnt see that he could sprint anymore, so thats why we had to change.