Arsenal have endured some humiliations at the hands of Manchester United in recent years; notably there was that awful 8-2 defeat at Old Trafford among a smattering of comprehensive victories, as Arsene Wenger’s team have waned from their previous position of power. They have bided their time in north London and have waited patiently for the roles to be reversed, for United to be vulnerable and exposed. And when their moment came, they failed utterly. Worse than that; they presented United with the points. Of all the indignities heaped on this Arsenal side in recent years, Saturday’s defeat ranks as one of the more significant. It is not that Arsenal were bad, as going forward they were exceptional at times. Indeed, had they drawn this game, it would have felt like a missed opportunity.
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Manchester United took the lead  in the second half after Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs put through his own net
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United captain Wayne Rooney doubled their lead in the closing stages of the match with a left-footed chip
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Olivier Giroud scored a consolation for the Gunners with a terrific strike, which made it for a nervy ending
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Jack Wilshere was lucky to escape a red card after appearing to headbutt Marouane Fellaini in the first half
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger brought on @placeholder - his first appearance since August due to injury - as they sought a comeback