Relations between the two clubs were hostile before the match Competition , given Giving Chelsea 's illicit Legality attempts to sign Writing Arsenal defender Ashley Cole .

Kentucky native Ashley Judd voiced Statement the opening Process_start for the telecast of the race Competition , and was the first woman to do so .

The match Competition saw a series of unprofessional fouls Body_movement that were overlooked Judgment_communication by referee Mike Riley , such as Rio Ferdinand on Freddie Ljungberg in the 19th minute and striker Ruud van Nistelrooy 's studs-up challenge Competition on Ashley Cole .