The match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford was a hard fought affair between the two arch rivals. Manchester United managed a close victory at the hands of Ji-Sung Park. Park was the hero of the victory of Manchester United over Arsenal
during the fixture match of the Premier League. Park scored his sixth goal this season, shattering Arsenal’s hopes to stay at the top of the table. The goal opened the way for united for the next game against Chelsea.
The game was aggressive with both sides in the attack most of the time. Both teams were evenly matched during the first half and it was a match not to be missed. Nani of United had a near miss, but the first real goal came in the forty-fifth minute when
Nani, off a pass from Wayne Rooney beat Gael Clichy and a powerful cross to Ji-Sung Park who flicked back a header straight into the Arsenal goal. In the second half, Arsenal could show little goal mouth action and with each minute that passed, their dreams
were being shattered piece by piece. The game fluctuated, without a decisive breakthrough. There were a few close shaves but United was able to maintain its lead. A few players were replaced in a gamble to tip the balance, but unfortunately that too did not
work for Arsenal.
The game took an interesting turn during the second half, when a show of skill from Nani resulted in a penalty for United. Wayne Rooney entered the six yard box to take the penalty, which fans and spectators were sure would go in. Rooney’s shot zoomed over
the bar and an excellent opportunity was scrambled for Manchester United as they failed to expand their lead. Despite this setback to United, Arsenal failed to rally and the no worthwhile threat was made to the United’s goal post. The night was thus carried
by Manchester United.
This victory would surely boost the team’s hopes for their match against the other Londoners (Chelsea), which will be played on Sunday, December 19th, and also took them to the top spot on the table. Arsenal have been criticized for not being
able to win against the top four teams of the English Premier league and will have to wait yet another season to change the critics views.
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