Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Barclays Premier League, Old Trafford
Monday, December 13, 2010, 20:00
Arsenal blew the top of the Premier League table after a 1-0 defeat against Manchester United close in on Monday night.
The goal was more than a hint of luck about it. Nani turned on the head cross from Ji-Sung Park four minutes before halftime, but the reaction was fierce in Korea.
Manchester United also missed a penalty in the second half Wayne Rooney blazed over the bar.
There were great moments in the game between them, there was little to separate the sides. Arsenal's performance was combative and controlled. Although we have already said, on another night, they have picked up something from the game.
Wojciech Szczesny rookie goalkeeper Yes it does more to save more than Edwin van der Sar, but this is Old Trafford and the volume of fans travel to Arsenal full-time suggests that they still had pride in his side for tonight.
The fifth defeat of the season is a blow to Arsenal's title hopes, but this performance means that they can still argue that the very quality - hopefully - for the rest of the campaign.
The stand of the news team was the selection of Szczesny in goal. Lukasz Fabianski had hurt his hip in the final seconds of the victory over Partizan Belgrade last Wednesday and saw colleagues took the gloves for the first time in a Premier League game.
Cesc Fabregas had a muscle injury since the 2-0 defeat at Braga in the last month.There was considerable doubt in the days before the game, and started on the bench.
Otherwise, Wenger reshaped his team as he did during the month.
This game was a chance for Arsenal. They came at Old Trafford as the Premier League leaders, but had not yet gain glory for a side with ambitions of original title.That would change with a victory tonight.
In the first half, they never really find a flow and lose a goal, but they were always competitive.
In the eighth minute found Rooney, Van der Sar clearance fast. The England striker turned abruptly and his deflected shot was touched by Szczesny with attendance nearby park.
The game was pretty even, but the odds - as they were - went to the local team.
Midway was the half Darren Fletcher crosses to Rooney, but Sebastien Squillaci grip.The header was weak and French finds Nani on the right in the region. His volley flew inches past the post. It was by far the clearest chance to attend the opening tense.
Shortly before half time, Manchester United had a great shout for a penalty. Nani turned in a cross from the left and Marouane Chamakh stooped to clear sign that the ball grazed the head, but got right. Referee Howard Webb eventful game. As it was when Rafael Chamakh earlier cordoned off the area.
Arsenal held its own, but made a move worthy of the name. But Manchester United was unlikely to cut visitor from another.
In fact, when they took the lead four minutes before halftime, you need luck.
Nani drove in Clichy and bystanders tried to cross the ball. His work in French, but the park responded quickly and took a header over Szczesny. He fell hopelessly out of Arsenal goalkeeper and goal.
In a tight game strongly opposed, was a great time. Arsenal went into the break feeling a little prejudiced.
Tomas Rosicky struck a cross-shot close range in the opening moments of the second half. And after Alex Song Rooney had nodded the ball into his own net and, bar, Samir Nasri was the sole purpose of Van der Sar to save the post.
Arsenal upped the ante, but Manchester United was to break the fast at night with long balls over the top. With the visitors chasing the game, he had in his hands.
Within 54 minutes, fed Rooney, Anderson and Brazilian-foot poke was impressed with the wonderful difference Szczesny. His best save of the night so far.
A few minutes later, Van der Sar made his first real stop. Nasri low shot was con-transform Chamakh way by the Dutch. For a second, Morocco scored a goal in his grace, but Nemanja Vidic slid to block the Arsenal striker took a shot on goal.
Wenger brought on Fabregas and Robin van Persie and Rosicky to Jack Wilshere.Out side was pressing the pedal, but when the Dutch just do not rush home Sagna, you knew it was not the night of Arsenal.
Anderson gave a kick out of bed in the prostate after a challenge from the right upper back Rio Ferdinand.
Then in the 72th minute, Manchester United would have killed the game. On the right, in the region, Nani tussled Clichy slip. The Portuguese player pulled the ball in hand, French has been pressed and the assistant referee indicated a penalty. It was the fifth penalty awarded against Arsenal in their last eight trips to Old Trafford.
They are often crucial, but that was not met. Unexplained Rooney thundered his effort high over the bar from 12 yards.
This is the impetus of Arsenal and Wenger said the pace of his hand, replacing Andrey Arshavin with Theo Walcott.
However, in the seconds passed, the Manchester United defending deep and not more prone to breakage.
One, in the 88th minute, Rooney tried Chip Szczesny. Pole stretched his huge body and the ball hit the side.
In the final seconds of regulation time, which was drifting away Van Persie Walcott cons by Ferdinand at the pole.
Manchester United are now closing the shutters, and Arsenal failed to open price.
It was a last half-chance when Chamakh nodded and Walcott shone on the bar.
But despite a decent performance, this was not the night to Arsenal.
The goal was more than a hint of luck about it. Nani turned on the head cross from Ji-Sung Park four minutes before halftime, but the reaction was fierce in Korea.
Manchester United also missed a penalty in the second half Wayne Rooney blazed over the bar.
There were great moments in the game between them, there was little to separate the sides. Arsenal's performance was combative and controlled. Although we have already said, on another night, they have picked up something from the game.
Wojciech Szczesny rookie goalkeeper Yes it does more to save more than Edwin van der Sar, but this is Old Trafford and the volume of fans travel to Arsenal full-time suggests that they still had pride in his side for tonight.
The fifth defeat of the season is a blow to Arsenal's title hopes, but this performance means that they can still argue that the very quality - hopefully - for the rest of the campaign.
The stand of the news team was the selection of Szczesny in goal. Lukasz Fabianski had hurt his hip in the final seconds of the victory over Partizan Belgrade last Wednesday and saw colleagues took the gloves for the first time in a Premier League game.
Cesc Fabregas had a muscle injury since the 2-0 defeat at Braga in the last month.There was considerable doubt in the days before the game, and started on the bench.
Otherwise, Wenger reshaped his team as he did during the month.
This game was a chance for Arsenal. They came at Old Trafford as the Premier League leaders, but had not yet gain glory for a side with ambitions of original title.That would change with a victory tonight.
In the first half, they never really find a flow and lose a goal, but they were always competitive.
In the eighth minute found Rooney, Van der Sar clearance fast. The England striker turned abruptly and his deflected shot was touched by Szczesny with attendance nearby park.
The game was pretty even, but the odds - as they were - went to the local team.
Midway was the half Darren Fletcher crosses to Rooney, but Sebastien Squillaci grip.The header was weak and French finds Nani on the right in the region. His volley flew inches past the post. It was by far the clearest chance to attend the opening tense.
Shortly before half time, Manchester United had a great shout for a penalty. Nani turned in a cross from the left and Marouane Chamakh stooped to clear sign that the ball grazed the head, but got right. Referee Howard Webb eventful game. As it was when Rafael Chamakh earlier cordoned off the area.
Arsenal held its own, but made a move worthy of the name. But Manchester United was unlikely to cut visitor from another.
In fact, when they took the lead four minutes before halftime, you need luck.
Nani drove in Clichy and bystanders tried to cross the ball. His work in French, but the park responded quickly and took a header over Szczesny. He fell hopelessly out of Arsenal goalkeeper and goal.
In a tight game strongly opposed, was a great time. Arsenal went into the break feeling a little prejudiced.
Tomas Rosicky struck a cross-shot close range in the opening moments of the second half. And after Alex Song Rooney had nodded the ball into his own net and, bar, Samir Nasri was the sole purpose of Van der Sar to save the post.
Arsenal upped the ante, but Manchester United was to break the fast at night with long balls over the top. With the visitors chasing the game, he had in his hands.
Within 54 minutes, fed Rooney, Anderson and Brazilian-foot poke was impressed with the wonderful difference Szczesny. His best save of the night so far.
A few minutes later, Van der Sar made his first real stop. Nasri low shot was con-transform Chamakh way by the Dutch. For a second, Morocco scored a goal in his grace, but Nemanja Vidic slid to block the Arsenal striker took a shot on goal.
Wenger brought on Fabregas and Robin van Persie and Rosicky to Jack Wilshere.Out side was pressing the pedal, but when the Dutch just do not rush home Sagna, you knew it was not the night of Arsenal.
Anderson gave a kick out of bed in the prostate after a challenge from the right upper back Rio Ferdinand.
Then in the 72th minute, Manchester United would have killed the game. On the right, in the region, Nani tussled Clichy slip. The Portuguese player pulled the ball in hand, French has been pressed and the assistant referee indicated a penalty. It was the fifth penalty awarded against Arsenal in their last eight trips to Old Trafford.
They are often crucial, but that was not met. Unexplained Rooney thundered his effort high over the bar from 12 yards.
This is the impetus of Arsenal and Wenger said the pace of his hand, replacing Andrey Arshavin with Theo Walcott.
However, in the seconds passed, the Manchester United defending deep and not more prone to breakage.
One, in the 88th minute, Rooney tried Chip Szczesny. Pole stretched his huge body and the ball hit the side.
In the final seconds of regulation time, which was drifting away Van Persie Walcott cons by Ferdinand at the pole.
Manchester United are now closing the shutters, and Arsenal failed to open price.
It was a last half-chance when Chamakh nodded and Walcott shone on the bar.
But despite a decent performance, this was not the night to Arsenal.
