David Moyes got his first big win as Manchester United boss and inflicted a first significant blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title aspersions with a 1-0 win for the champions at Old Trafford. Having been taunted by Arsenal fans who questioned the validity of his decision to move between clubs given their current predicaments, fittingly it was Robin van Persie who grabbed the game’s only goal in the first half to redress the power shift between these two English giants in the early part of the season.
Having failed to come out on top against either Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City, it was vital for Moyes to inspire a performance from his men this time around. Even at this early stage, the prospect of falling 11 points behind Arsenal was not one he will have been eager to countenance. Now with just a five-point difference, the situation suddenly looks very different -- for both clubs.
In the latest installment of one of the defining rivalries of the Premier League era, it was United who rose to the occasion, while Arsenal were subdued by it. It was a victory based largely on the sheer industry of United’s play. Spurred on by a passionate support inside Old Trafford, Untied played with an intensity and commitment to the team’s cause that Arsenal simply failed to match.
More to follow.
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