Manchester United vs Arsenal: Twitter Reaction

This was written in the script all along – Robin van Persie scoring against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Dutchman scored before the travelling Gunners could finish their first chant after kick off, and like a gentleman of the game, van Persie chose not to celebrate against the fans who loved him for eight years, and the manager who moulded him into what he is today.

One would argue, and rightly so, that this was not the Manchester United vs Arsenal match one would expect. Arsenal looked like they wanted United to repeat the 8-2 drubbing from last year and on the other hand, United were not at all willing to take their chances. Wayne Rooney blasting the penalty wide and Valencia missing from 5 yards out were notable mentions.

The final score read 2-1 in favour of United, with van Persie and Evra the goal scorers. Santi Cazorla scored a beautiful goal in the dying minutes of injury time to provide something to cheer for the away fans.

Here are the reactions we received on twitter.

Q. What were your thoughts on the game?

Q. Who was your Man of the Match?

Q. Any silver linings for Arsenal? What they need to do?

Q. Where do you think Arsenal will finish this season?

On our YouTube segment #KeedaRants @LadyClonidine was VERY ANGRY. VERY.

@sportskeeda United showed purpose in the game. They shut down Arsenal well. Rooney was brilliant- his passes, final balls and workrate.

— Kaustav Ganguly (@OneHungryBong) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda United were great from the get-go. Arsenal were on the back foot from the start. Rooney – MOTM despite missing a penalty.

— Adit Ganguly (@tidalganguly) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Wilshere looked good,reckless though with his challenges.Rooney dictated play beautifully,rvp clinical!Arsenal were never in it

— Shashank Mouli (@Shashank_Mouli) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Arsenal missed Diaby who was magnificent against Liverpool and City earlier this season. No driving force w/o him in the team.

— Red Devil Rohit (@Alex_IS_God) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda laboured passing and no incisiveness by #AFC. They missed RvP’s intelligent & clinical play and an engine like Rooney.

— Joel Menezes (@joelmenezes95) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Santos exposed,RVP ultimate no.9,Vermalaen had a bad day,UTD nt clinical,Arsenal need to bolster their attack to cme in top3

— paritosh mehta (@paritoshdmehta) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Evra. His movement around the field was wonderful. His passes played a major role in creating chances, and his header was EPIC.

— Rishabh Gupta (@rishabh_05) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Surely RvP. Was classy as ever. Santos is probably the worst Brazilian LB ever.

— Arjun Rao (@OnjiFullKapi) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Rooney,hands down. He was virtually everywhere on the pitch. #WorkHorse

— Sharath Venkatesh (@SharathVenky) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda would be the silent Michael carrick. Was every where. Full of energy in assisting up front as well as defending

— Krishnan (@krishramiyer) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Rooney. Even Michael Carrick is a candidate. Was immense defensively.

— Shounak Mukherjee (@TheShounak) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Rooney hands down.Gr8 passing,superb work rate only blemish the penaltyXcept that gr8 playScholes can finally hang his boots

— paritosh mehta (@paritoshdmehta) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda What Arsenal need? Maybe a backbone?

— Ashwin Sivakumar (@_s_a_s_h) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda get a striker n a lb.Cazorla only postive sign he’s been fantastic bt Podolski needs to buck upPlay Walcott behind striker

— paritosh mehta (@paritoshdmehta) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda have a better game plan. And need a better, out and out striker. Not Giroud nor Walcott

— Joel Menezes (@joelmenezes95) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda Arsenal needs to bring accuracy in their passes. Most of the times, they just lost possession due to their foolish passing.

— Rishabh Gupta (@rishabh_05) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda AW needs to stop sucking up to mediocrity like Santos. Ramsey can be used well as CM but NOT on the wing.Hv to buy goalscorers.

— Shishoo (@MainBhiPhenku) November 4, 2012

@_s_a_s_h @sportskeeda maybe a new managernee board room,new philosophy.

— Shashank Mouli (@Shashank_Mouli) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda have a winning mentality n stop playing with a mentality of swapping shirts at half time..disgraceful!

— rohan s nimbal (@rohan_mufc) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda 3rd, unless City relly pull up their socks

— Shounak Mukherjee (@TheShounak) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda They didn’t have a good start,and forwards need some time to settle in, but I’m sure they’ll finish in Top 5.

— Rishabh Gupta (@rishabh_05) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda The history says, post-Christmas, the performance of Gunners takes an upward movement. So I’m predicting 5th, below Tottenham.

— Tarun Raman (@raman_tarun) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda diaby stays fit,Cazorla n Podolski play too their potential n if ARS buy a gud striker in janThen top 5Else it doesnt matter.

— paritosh mehta (@paritoshdmehta) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda arsenal have a very strong squad wid quality depth. They lack a quality poacher. Buy a top class ST in jan, they’ll be in top3

— Saquib Fabregas(@Saquib_AFC) November 4, 2012

@sportskeedalast season after the hammering against United,Afc went on a bad patch and was rescued by Rvp. This time who’s gonna do it?

— Sid (@siddharthsr) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda CHL with all this new signings,City has gud squad,UTD are marching fwd this means top3 will be really hard for Arsenal

— paritosh mehta (@paritoshdmehta) November 4, 2012

@sportskeeda I would love to but can’t see AFC in top 4. Chelsea and Manchesters will take top 3 for sure.Gonna be 10x more comp for 4th.

— Sid (@siddharthsr) November 4, 2012