 A tackle by Ince on Lee Dixon left the Arsenal defender with a damaged ankle ; he came off at half time and was replaced by Martin Keown . Arsenal 's performance improved after Wright 's goal ; Paul Merson , a quiet figure in the first half , influenced their play in the second . Ferguson responded to Arsenal 's newfound impetus by substituting Giggs for Bryan Robson . This tweaked United 's formation to 4 – 3 – 3 ; in spite of Ince 's well @-@ rounded performance , his partner Keane started to tire as the game went on and United 's game therefore suffered . Keane was shifted onto the right to accommodate Robson , who brought control to United 's play . In the meantime , Nigel Winterburn prevented Cantona from scoring , following good play by Kanchelskis . Arsenal 's service to Wright and Campbell was infrequent throughout the second half , but both players tested Schmeichel in goal . McGoldrick came on for his Arsenal debut in the 74th minute , a versatile player , able to " sweep , score from midfield or play wide " . Two minutes later , Seaman denied Keane from scoring with a one @-@ handed save . United continued to attack and a move was broken down after Jensen 's tackle brought Ince down in the Arsenal 's penalty area . Gerald Ashby refused to award a penalty – " the referee 's decision otherwise was not supported by television replays " . 
