Manchester United 8 - 2 Arsenal
At first glance the final score line doesn't seem real, but Utd could have easily hit double figures. Was this the day Arsenal drop from the big four. Was it the day Arsene Wenger questions himself or is it still too early to judge him that harshly after only three games of the season. To put some perspective on matters this was the first time in over 100 years that Arsenal had conceeded eight in a league match.
With Manchester City again impressing by hitting 5 past Spurs at White Harte Lane in another convincing display Utd were ready to put down their own marker. Although fielding a second choice defence, due to injuries, and another very young team it was nothing in comparisson to Arsenals inexperienced squad for the day.
From the first whistle Utd could sense and smell the fear among Arsenals players as they started as they meant to go on. Andersons clever lob pass allowed Welbeck to muscle Djourou off to ball and he headed home for the first. The gunners then had a great chance to level matters and get back in to the game as Johnny Evans fouled Theo Walcott in the area, conceedeing a penalty and receiving a yellow card. Robin Van Persie placed the ball low to David De Geas right, but he managed to get down smartly to save, much to the delight of his team mates. To make things worse Utd almost immediately doubled their lead. Ashley Young curled a brilliant strike in to the top corner and their was worse to come for Arsenal. United continued piling on the pressure and when Young was brought down by Jenkinson - who was lucky to stay on the pitch, Rooneys free kick from outside the box flew in to the top corner. Arsenal should have gone home their and then. They did however manage to pull one back just before half time as Walcott got in behind Evra and squeezed the ball through De Geas legs.
In the second things only got worse for Arsenal as Utd continued to dominate and continually create goal scoring oppurtunities. Rooney grabbed his second with another brilliant strike. He then played Nani through and he calmly and cheeily chipped Cszezny to make it 5-1 and United weren't finished there. Arsenal were poor, but Utd looked so good at times it was scary as they continued to score at will. Rooney had another shot come off the post.
For Arsenal Jenkinsons cross found Van Persie and he blasted home for Arsenals second. This was to be Jenkinsons high light as immediately down the other end he fouled Hernandez, and duly received his second yellow and was on his way for an early shower. Walcott then fouled Evra in the box to give away a penalty. Wayne Rooney grabbed the ball and struck home for his hat-trick on a memorable day for Utd fans.
By now everyone wanted to get on the score sheet and as soon as Park was brought on he struck left footed from outside the box and managed to find the bottom corner. In the ninetieth minute Ashley Young grabbed a second. He cut inside and curled a brilliant shot perfectly in to the far top corner.
A great result for United and a massive coonfidence boost, - if one was needed. For Arsenal a wake up call and a reality check. Will Wenger now finally bring in some much needed new players. With the transfer deadline fast approaching he will have to act soon.
The only down side for United was Danny Welback having to come off in the first half due to a hamstring injury - just as he was making his mark in the first team.
At first glance the final score line doesn't seem real, but Utd could have easily hit double figures. Was this the day Arsenal drop from the big four. Was it the day Arsene Wenger questions himself or is it still too early to judge him that harshly after only three games of the season. To put some perspective on matters this was the first time in over 100 years that Arsenal had conceeded eight in a league match.
With Manchester City again impressing by hitting 5 past Spurs at White Harte Lane in another convincing display Utd were ready to put down their own marker. Although fielding a second choice defence, due to injuries, and another very young team it was nothing in comparisson to Arsenals inexperienced squad for the day.
From the first whistle Utd could sense and smell the fear among Arsenals players as they started as they meant to go on. Andersons clever lob pass allowed Welbeck to muscle Djourou off to ball and he headed home for the first. The gunners then had a great chance to level matters and get back in to the game as Johnny Evans fouled Theo Walcott in the area, conceedeing a penalty and receiving a yellow card. Robin Van Persie placed the ball low to David De Geas right, but he managed to get down smartly to save, much to the delight of his team mates. To make things worse Utd almost immediately doubled their lead. Ashley Young curled a brilliant strike in to the top corner and their was worse to come for Arsenal. United continued piling on the pressure and when Young was brought down by Jenkinson - who was lucky to stay on the pitch, Rooneys free kick from outside the box flew in to the top corner. Arsenal should have gone home their and then. They did however manage to pull one back just before half time as Walcott got in behind Evra and squeezed the ball through De Geas legs.
In the second things only got worse for Arsenal as Utd continued to dominate and continually create goal scoring oppurtunities. Rooney grabbed his second with another brilliant strike. He then played Nani through and he calmly and cheeily chipped Cszezny to make it 5-1 and United weren't finished there. Arsenal were poor, but Utd looked so good at times it was scary as they continued to score at will. Rooney had another shot come off the post.
For Arsenal Jenkinsons cross found Van Persie and he blasted home for Arsenals second. This was to be Jenkinsons high light as immediately down the other end he fouled Hernandez, and duly received his second yellow and was on his way for an early shower. Walcott then fouled Evra in the box to give away a penalty. Wayne Rooney grabbed the ball and struck home for his hat-trick on a memorable day for Utd fans.
By now everyone wanted to get on the score sheet and as soon as Park was brought on he struck left footed from outside the box and managed to find the bottom corner. In the ninetieth minute Ashley Young grabbed a second. He cut inside and curled a brilliant shot perfectly in to the far top corner.
A great result for United and a massive coonfidence boost, - if one was needed. For Arsenal a wake up call and a reality check. Will Wenger now finally bring in some much needed new players. With the transfer deadline fast approaching he will have to act soon.
The only down side for United was Danny Welback having to come off in the first half due to a hamstring injury - just as he was making his mark in the first team.
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