Aaron Ramsey scored the
only goal of the match in the second
half as Arsenal beat leaders
Manchester United at the Emirates
Sunday to blow the English title race
wide open.
A win for United would have all but
sealed a record 19th championship,
but they now lead Chelsea by just
three points and Arsenal by six.
The top two play effectively a title
decider at Old Trafford next
weekend, with Arsenal waiting to
pounce if either falters.
"In terms of ability -- a game at Old
Trafford, the supporters will be
ready for it -- and so will our
players," defiant United manager
Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports.
Ferguson's team,
who have a poor
record against the
top six this season,
particularly away
from home where
they have failed to
win, fell victim to a
56th minute strike
from young
Welshman Ramsey.
Arsenal might have had a penalty in
the first half when Nemanja Vidic
appeared to use his hand to deflect
Theo Walcott's cross away from
Robin van Persie as the Dutchman
prepared to head towards goal, but
referee Chris Foy ignored their
claims.
United's Wayne Rooney went close
with a curling free-kick that
Wojciech Szczesny saved superbly
after the break before Ramsey
scored his first Gunners goal since
January 2010.
He was set up by Van Persie who
cut the ball back for him to beat
Edwin van der Sar.
Nani went close for United and
Michael Owen had a penalty appeal
turned down, but Arsenal
deservedly held on for their first
victory over United since November
2008..
only goal of the match in the second
half as Arsenal beat leaders
Manchester United at the Emirates
Sunday to blow the English title race
wide open.
A win for United would have all but
sealed a record 19th championship,
but they now lead Chelsea by just
three points and Arsenal by six.
The top two play effectively a title
decider at Old Trafford next
weekend, with Arsenal waiting to
pounce if either falters.
"In terms of ability -- a game at Old
Trafford, the supporters will be
ready for it -- and so will our
players," defiant United manager
Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports.
Ferguson's team,
who have a poor
record against the
top six this season,
particularly away
from home where
they have failed to
win, fell victim to a
56th minute strike
from young
Welshman Ramsey.
Arsenal might have had a penalty in
the first half when Nemanja Vidic
appeared to use his hand to deflect
Theo Walcott's cross away from
Robin van Persie as the Dutchman
prepared to head towards goal, but
referee Chris Foy ignored their
claims.
United's Wayne Rooney went close
with a curling free-kick that
Wojciech Szczesny saved superbly
after the break before Ramsey
scored his first Gunners goal since
January 2010.
He was set up by Van Persie who
cut the ball back for him to beat
Edwin van der Sar.
Nani went close for United and
Michael Owen had a penalty appeal
turned down, but Arsenal
deservedly held on for their first
victory over United since November
2008..
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