Who are the four Scotsmen that played for both Arsenal FC and Manchester United?

Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around...

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Last updated: 20 December 2025

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The four Scotsmen that played for Manchester United and Arsenal are:

1. David Herd – Arsenal 1954–1961, Manchester United 1961–1968.
2. Ian Ure – Arsenal 1963–1969, Manchester United 1969–1971.
3. George Graham – Arsenal 1966–1972, Manchester United 1972–1974.
4. Jim Leighton – Manchester United 1988–1991, Arsenal 1991 (no competitive first‑team appearances).

Updated till 20th December 2025

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Scotsmen that played for both Arsenal FC and Manchester United

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Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking football encyclopaedia, known for his extensive trivia knowledge. He oversees the site's editorial direction and leads its data-driven coverage, including the World Cup 2026 predictions tracker, turning raw numbers into the trends and forecasts behind the headlines. Find Paul on X and LinkedIn.