Arsenal vs Manchester United
Match pulse
ARSAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MAN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Who won: Arsenal 1-0
Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Emirates Stadium. Goals for Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey (56').
Play by play
- 93'
In seven days time Chelsea travel to Old Trafford for what is surely a title play-off?
- 93'
A deserved victory for Arsenal in a match where they created the better opportunities. For United, it's a very disappointing performance and opens the door for Chelsea to retain their title.
- 93'
<b>FULL TIME</b> A huge result in the title race, Arsenal win and United's lead stays at three points ahead of their clash with Chelsea next Sunday.
- 93'
Nani's free kick is into the wall and the ball is with Szczesny.
- 93'
Ramsey fouls Rooney and this is a fantastic opportunity from the free kick...
- 92'
Park onto Fabio's quick throw, his low cross is confidently gathered by Szczesny.
- 91'
Nemanja Vidic attempts a lofted ball to Antonio Valencia at the far post, the Ecuadorian stretches but he is unable to prevent the goal kick.
- 90'
<b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>
- 89'
Valencia gets to the byline and his cross is sent looping into the air after a deflection from Arshavin. Szczesny gathers and Arsenal are nearly there.
- 88'
Again Arsenal have men over on the counter-attack and the final pass is not good enough. Into the final minute of the 90...
- 87'
Michael Owen goes down and he's claiming a penalty after Clichy prevented him latching onto Rooney's through ball. That certainly was a tight one, I've seen them given.
- 86'
United don't look like finding a goal, but how often have we said that?
- 85'
Arsenal are finding so much space, but they're unable to take advantage. Arshavin the latest man to put a weak cross into the area.
- 84'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Michael Carrick on for Michael Owen</b>
- 83'
Van Persie strikes the free kick well, but Van der Sar is equal to it.
- 82'
Fabio with a block on Arshavin. Arsenal free kick 25-yards from goal...
- 81'
What a chance for Arsenal to seal the win! Wilshere led the charge, but failed to find Arshavin. Van Persie picked up the baton, but crossed to the back post, where none of his teammates were waiting!
- 80'
Ten minutes left for Arsenal fans, and Chelsea fans, to hang on...
- 79'
Rooney attempts to latch onto a punt up field but it is not going for United today.
- 78'
A defensive move from Wenger as he looks to try and safeguard Arsenal's lead.
- 77'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Emmanuel Eboue on for Theo Walcott</b>
- 77'
Szczesny with a strong save to deny Nani! Rooney breaks forward and has Nani on the overlap, the Portuguese receives the ball and fires a hard shot straight at the Pole.
- 76'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Fabio</b> into the book for a wreckless slide on Ramsey. United had put Arsenal under pressure, with Valencia firing two dangerous crosses into the area.
- 74'
Rooney hits it, he clears the wall but Szczesny makes a comfortable save.
- 74'
Another dangerous set piece...
Leaders
ARSMAN 
