Ex-Arsenal defender Lauren says he would do it all over again after talking about the 'Battle of Old Trafford' in 2003 when tempers flared over between Manchester United and the Gunners.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy's penalty smashed off the crossbar in stoppage-time, as Arsenal escaped with a 0-0 draw in a game where captain Patrick Vieira was sent off.
Numerous Gunners players confronted the United striker after the game, resulting in a flare-up. Both teams were fined, but Lauren does not regret standing up for his team-mates at all.
'People have asked me many times, "Would you do that again?." I always say 120 per cent I will do it,' he told the Handbrake Off podcast.
'I don't mind about the ban, the £40,000 fine. I don't care, as long as I protect the people I care for, the people I share the dressing room with, the people I love.
'Because I always said when I came to Arsenal, I feel like they are my family. We had a very great batch of people.
'We cared about each other on the pitch and outside of the pitch so I can consider Arsenal as my family, so therefore I will do whatever is necessary to protect my family.
'In this case against United away from home, I think I would do it every single year if it's necessary.'
Lauren played for the Gunners from 2000-2007, winning three FA Cups, two Premier League titles and was a member of the Invincibles from that 2003-04 season.
He then played for three years at Portsmouth before retiring in 2010 at the age of 33.
Fembcdltuz
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you left dogs in your in your club, so obviously you're also a dog
Hiwdepst
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Lauren i miss u bro,u are a True Gunners. i have never seen like u
chango25
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But that's the truth 😁😁
thats why i laughed bro😂
Gunners4ever❤
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Sorry mate. Lauren is legend for you & respect that but if we compare them as a footballer I think Denis Irwin has upper hand. he's better.
Ok then
Redevil07
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Lauren was great too. never said anything bad about irwin
Sorry mate. Lauren is legend for you & respect that but if we compare them as a footballer I think Denis Irwin has upper hand. he's better.
Redevil07
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Lauren was great too. never said anything bad about irwin
Fine. Lauren & Irwin are both legends for their respective clubs
Gunners4ever❤
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Nah bro. Denis Irwin was fantastic player as well so admired by great sir Alex Ferguson.
Lauren was great too. never said anything bad about irwin
lukzlat910
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you made my day dude 😂😂👌
But that's the truth 😁😁
chango25
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wow Louren was true champion before up to date he has never changed unlike some former players. thanks for your passionate and thoughtful towards Arsenal.fc.
chango25
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Those days when we had Roy Keane vs Vieira.....now we have Phil Jones vs Mustafi [Sadtolook]
you made my day dude 😂😂👌
Redevil07
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Gary Neville yes, unfair to compare Lauren to him but I personally think he's either on par or better than Irwin..
Nah bro. Denis Irwin was fantastic player as well so admired by great sir Alex Ferguson.
Gunners4ever❤
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Listen I have go grudge with Lauren tbh I didn't knew his name personally even after I witnessed that incident. The rivalry between Viera & Roy Keane Henry and Nistelrooy might have overshadowed him but you have admit that it's unfair to compare Lauren with D Irwin and Gary Neville.
Gary Neville yes, unfair to compare Lauren to him but I personally think he's either on par or better than Irwin..
Redevil07
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If Lauren was an englishman he'd probably be known by many fans too, I think. most people remember English legends more than foreign players.
Listen I have go grudge with Lauren tbh I didn't knew his name personally even after I witnessed that incident. The rivalry between Viera & Roy Keane Henry and Nistelrooy might have overshadowed him but you have admit that it's unfair to compare Lauren with D Irwin and Gary Neville.
Gunners4ever❤
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Come on. everybody knows them
If Lauren was an englishman he'd probably be known by many fans too, I think. most people remember English legends more than foreign players.
Redevil07
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Do you know Gary Neville and Denis Irwin?
Come on. everybody knows them
Gunners4ever❤
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yes I do man.
Do you know Gary Neville and Denis Irwin?
Gunners4ever❤
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which arsenal player does he know ?
I don't know
lukzlat910
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Those days when we had Roy Keane vs Vieira.....now we have Phil Jones vs Mustafi [Sadtolook]
lukzlat910
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You clearly know nothing about football, do you?
Honestly I actually don't who he is either but I do remember this "battle" when I watched the highlights 😅😅 I'm still a young fan can't blame me 😁😁
ShehzadQureshi
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i miss that rivalry🙁
cahekmnrty
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who even Lauren is.?
Underdogg
cahekmnrty
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Underdog
Boeacenryz
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arsenaal goal
wozbilmot
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big monster, we don't have player like him in this squad, missing this moment invincible eras
payemnot
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u were my best...a monster. cheers
lord_henry-14
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we love you Lauren you are much better than our model full back hector bellerin
lord_henry-14
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who even Lauren is.?
haha ask you denis Irwin 😂
pazdmns
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You clearly know nothing about football, do you?
which arsenal player does he know ?
elnilsen99
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love this my cameroon broda and i know even the united players will do it all over again n i love that type of football 😋😋😍😍
yiwbklrsu
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Great defender . Strong as a fox!!!
Redevil07
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You clearly know nothing about football, do you?
yes I do man.
MrGooner79
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Lauren was a Mamba. Powerful and fearless! He was proper!
Gunners4ever❤
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who even Lauren is.?
You clearly know nothing about football, do you?
Ricadiotyz
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Abeg tell them o, l hope you now know him?
Ricadiotyz
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Abeg tell them o.
jezabdnpyz
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Don't Worry.., Lauren. The Feeling Is Mutual. Our Players Have No Regrets At All And Would Do It All Over Again!!!
bikcdnpuyz
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who even Lauren is.?
is the one who scored penalty goal in 2005, FA cup final now did you
Sozcdnopr
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This guy was like a highway for cristiano Ronaldo whenever utd played against arsenal.
Redevil07
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who even Lauren is.?