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The 80-year-old was roped in as the chairman of Arsenal in 2013, but he has been a member at Emirates Stadium since 2005.
De Gea made several brilliant saves before Arsenal eventually pulled one back through Alexandre Lacazette four minutes after half time.
United`s victory cut City`s lead to five points, although they host struggling West Ham United on Sunday.
The result lifted Arsenal to fifth in the Premier League, one point behind Tottenham, and earned them a first victory in the north London derby in seven attempts.
Arsene Wenger's side ended a six-match winless run against their hated rivals thanks to a pair of fiercely debated first-half goals at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal, who are fourth in the table and nine points behind leaders Chelsea after 18 games, will hope to continue their 22-year unbeaten home run against 17th-placed Palace.
Arsenal host Chelsea in Gameweek 6 of the English Premier League at 10:00 PM IST on Saturday.
Arsenal will look to secure their first entry in the quarter-finals of Europe's biggest club tournament in over six years.
Guus Hiddink's Chelsea produced a clinical display to beat Arsenal 1-0 and revatilise their league campaign. For Arsene Wenger, it was always going to be a tough job once Per Mertesacker was sent off, as early as the 18th minute.
Arsenal kept their good run alive as injury time penalty from Rooney sees United progress.
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