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3 Talking Points From Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United: Rooney Is Arsenal’s Villain

Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United: 3 Talking Points

An own goal from Kieran Gibbs and a goal from Wayne Rooney was enough for Louis Van Gaal’s side to claim all three points at the Emirates. Olivier Giroud’s stoppage time goal was nothing more than a mere consolation for the Gunners who got off to their worst start in 32 years.

Here are the major talking points from the game.

1. De Gea holds United’s defence together

David De Gea
David De Gea

Over the next few days, all the attention will almost certainly be on Rooney and Van Gaal for masterminding their 11th win in their last 15 games against the Gunners. But if there was one major reason for the victory, aside from profligate finishing from the home side, it was David De Gea.

After all, It was only a week ago that the Spaniard was ruled out of the Spain squad with a dislocated finger and many feared that he might not be back in time for the game against Arsenal. The Spanish shot-stopper has been the only constant in the side’s ever-changing defence and it would’ve been a body blow to their chances had he been out for the game. As it was, he was fit and he put in a blinding performance which kept his side in the game for long enough to help the attackers click into gear. The 24-year-old helped weather the storm early in the first half and as the game wore on, his confidence transferred onto his defence, which stood firm, a stark contrast to the opening exchanges when it looked as though they concede quite a few. Although he didn’t get the clean sheet that his performance deserved, he will still be pleased with helping his team notch up their first away win of the season.