By Kasra Moradi An Arsenal legend claimed he nearly joined rivals Manchester United before snubbing them for Chelsea. Emmanuel Petit formed a formidable partnership with compatriot Patrick Vieira at the heart of the Gunners midfield, with the ponytailed Frenchman winning the league and cup double in 1998. He decided to leave north London in favour of Barcelona in 2000, which he recently stated was a move to appease his wife. The 46-year-old endured a dismal season-long spell in Spain before seeking a move back to the Premier League, where United’s legendary manager Ferguson was keen to sign hi…