After that Forest team broke up, Anderson looked to revive his career with a switch to Arsenal in 1984. He used his years of know-how to help the likes of Tony Adams find their way in first-team football. Viv Anderson had pace, power, an exciting approach to the game and a steely determination to win. And of course he was part of the team which brought the good times back to Highbury with victory in the 1987 League Cup Final. Viv Anderson had 150 appearances and scored 15 times. Anderson left Arsenal became Sir Alex Ferguson's first signing as Manchester United manager.