Manchester United vs Arsenal

What a game on Sunday, everybody including myself expected United to run away with game like they did against Villa, but surprise surprise, the Gunners go one up in 2 minutes by a terrific strike from Walcott, who was a tad bit offside, which the linesman didn't pick up because he most probably left his glasses at home, what a shock
, certainly for the united supporters and players who did not see that coming, especially after Van Persie gave the ball away on the half way mark.

Arsenal were definitely out playing United. Arsenal players were given way to much space, and players like Carzola and Rosicky were having a blast , and players like Phil Jones and Van Persie who was having a rough first half were not having the best of games, especially after Jones and Van Persie were book for tackles that were a bit lets just say uncontrolled.

In the 42nd minute disaster struck when Sagna plays a pass straight to Van Persie in his own half. Van Persie then takes off like a bullet heading straight for the Gunners goals, but gets taken out by Sagna who was clearly trying to atone for his miscalculated pass.

PENALTY!! and who else to take it but Van Persie, despite the crowds attempts at getting Van Persie to lose his concentration with continuous booing, Van Persie bangs the ball high into the left corner. Van Persie displays no form of celebration, most probably in respect to his old club and manager.

The game ended in a draw, which I was actually quite peeved about was hoping for goals and for United to have been a little more productive.

Next Match will be against Chelsea at Old Trafford, which is always guaranteed to be a heated encounter.

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