EPL Highlight - Manchester United vs Arsenal ( 2-1 )

Manchester United goes 6 points clear from the arch rival, Chelsea after they defeated the second biggest challenge, Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford last night. Both team need a win to strengthen their title challenge but for Arsenal they must win to make sure they still on track. But, it was a nightmare for them, when they almost had more ball possession starting the early minute of the match, but still they cant deny the Champions fighting spirit and end up losing to the home side.

Arsenal started the match with a very strong and "Arsenal way" of playing. Their pass and through pass has been improved since the young gunners took in charge the team. In the first half, a lot of chances goes begging. Starting with a great cross from Eboue and found unmarked Adebayor but the ball hit Ferdinand leg and Ferdinand conceded the corner.

The first chance came to United when Scholes managed to pass the ball to the Arsenal penalty box and Ronaldo came through and passed Arsenal's defenders and made a very nice low cross to Rooney, but Rooney's shot has been saved by Lehmann at the side post of Arsenal's goal.



After that on the first half, United manage to get some golden chances caused by young Arsenal defender, Song when he missed to control the ball and Rooney run to get the ball but his shot has been saved by Lehmann's left leg. What a chance..



When the players entered the field for the second half of the match, Arsenal continue their well-played football until Adebayor's hand scored the first goal of the match. Fabregas put a decent cross pass Rio Ferdinand and Adebayor ( referee saw he head the ball ) head pass the goalkeeper. From the video it was clearly a hand goal. What a controversial goal. ( see Adebayor's hand when the ball hit his hand ) ..



But it was been a "hand" match when United awarded a penalty kick when Arsenal skipper hand ball while trying to block United's shot. The penalty has been retaken because of Park Ji Sung encroached to the penalty box before Ronaldo kicked the ball. But he calmly took the the spot with a great low shot at the right side of Lehmann.



United start to get a morale boost when they draw the level to 1-1. At 72th minutes, again, the Gunners defender conceded a free kick just in front of the penalty box. And Owen Hargreaves stepped up to take the free kick. He knew that he need to take the kick although he didnt ask Ronaldo about it. At last, he made an exquisite curly free kick, passed the wall and passed the goalkeeper. What a very nice kick. Lehmann stood at his place without moved an inch. It was a relief for Sir Alex Ferguson who really need this match end with a win.



So with this win, there are 4 more games to be played but their opponent is tough. First is Blackburn, Chelsea and West Ham ( who win the first met ). Hope United can become this season champions. See ya.

thanx to Marumaro and White_Pheonix