<text>  When it comes to the FA Cup, Manchester United have edged Barclays Premier League rivals Arsenal in recent years, winning three of their last five meetings. This year, the pair have been pitted against each other once again, in the quarter-finals - the difference this time being that Sir Alex Ferguson will not be in charge of United. Can Arsenal, the current holders, balance the scales and reach the last four? Manchester United will face Arsenal in the FA Cup for the first time since Sir Alex Fergusons right retirement . Manchester United 0 Arsenal 2 - FA Cup fifth-round, February 2003 . Goals either side of half-time saw Arsenal bag a comfortable win over their top-flight rivals. Edu opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 34th minute with a free-kick which deflected off the shoulder of David Beckham and wrong-footed Fabien Barthez. The visitors struck another blow to Uniteds comeback hopes when Sylvain Wiltord took the ball around Wes Brown before converting a well-placed shot for Arsenals second in the 52nd minute, putting the game out of reach. Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy left tussles with Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira right Arsenal forward Sylvain Wiltord left is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides second goal . Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has an attempt at goal during the FA Cup fifth-round in 2004 . Arsenal 0 Manchester United 1 - FA Cup semi-final, April 2004 . United secured their place in the final by beating Arsenal at Villa Park, where Paul Scholes fired home the only goal. It came just after half an hour when Ryan Giggs squared a ball in from the right to an unmarked Scholes, whose fierce shot sailed past Jens Lehmann. Arsenal did have their chances, however, with Edu and Patrick Vieira both hitting the woodwork and frequently forcing Roy Carroll into action. The defeat ended the Gunners 18-match unbeaten FA Cup run, which stretched back to their 2001 defeat to Liverpool in the final. United playmaker Paul Scholes centre scores the only goal as his side beat Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final . United winger Cristiano Ronaldo left is brought down by Arsenal defender Gael Clichy right Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0 Arsenal win 5-4 on penalties - FA Cup final, May 2005 . Arsenal held on for a goalless draw after a dominant Manchester United performance in the Wembley final, which the Gunners went on to win 5-4 on penalties. United were unable to beat in-form goalkeeper Lehmann, who made crucial saves throughout before saving Scholes penalty to clinch the cup. United came close with chances from Wayne Rooney, who hit the post, and Ruud van Nistlerooy, whose effort was deflected onto the bar by Freddie Ljungberg. Come the shoot-out, Arsenal, who had Jose Antonio Reyes sent off in the final minute of extra-time, maintained their composure and scored all five penalties, the fifth converted by Vieira. Arsenal full-back Lauren left goes to challenge Ronaldo during the FA Cup final in 2005 . Patrick Vieira holds the FA Cup trophy after Arsenal beat Manchester United on penalties in 2005 . Arsenal goalkeeper dives to make a stunning save from Paul Scholes during the 2005 final shoot-out . Manchester United 4 Arsenal 0 - FA Cup fifth-round, February 2008 . A dominant first-half performance saw Manchester United ease to victory over Arsenal in the fifth round. United were 3-0 up by half-time thanks to headed efforts by Rooney and Darren Fletcher which effectively put the game out of reach after 20 minutes, with Nani netting a third just before the break. The Gunners luck worsened shortly after the restart when Emmanuel Eboue was sent off for a foul on Patrice Evra, ruling out any glimmer of a comeback. The match was finally put to bed in the 74th minute when Fletcher headed in his second and Uniteds fourth. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney centre loses his man to open the scoring against Arsenal in 2008 . Manchester Uniteds South Korean midfielder Ji-Sung Park right crosses the ball past Justin Hoyte left United midfielder Darren Fletcher right scores his second and his sides fourth goal against Arsenal . Manchester United 2 Arsenal 0 - FA Cup quarter-final, March 2011 . United secured a comfortable win over Arsenal in the last eight, silencing a few of Fergusons critics. The veteran Scottish manager had come under pressure prior to the game thanks to league defeats at Liverpool and Chelsea, resulting in a drastic squad reshuffle which saw seven defenders start against the Gunners. United went in at half-time 1-0 up thanks to Fabios goal, with Rooney putting the game out of reach at the start of the second half. Arsenals FA Cup exit came shortly after they had lost to Birmingham in the League Cup final, and to Barcelona in the Champions League. Fabio Da Silva of Manchester United right shields the ball away from the incoming challenge of Denilson left Paul Scholes centre angrily confronts Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh right back in 2011 . Wayne Rooney right is congratulated by team-mates Rafael left and Javier Hernandez top 