Old Trafford Match Zone: Nani proves his class again as widemen flourish around manic middle

14 December 2010 07:52
Nani has been one of Manchester United's most consistent performers this season - in fact, he has been one of the Premier League's best. His cross to set up Park Ji-sung's headed goal meant that no player in the league this season has been involved in more goals (15). [LNB]Gael Clichy had a mixed night against the winger but the penalty decision was incredibly harsh on him.[LNB][LNB] Helping hand: Following his assist against Arsenal, Nani has now had a hand in 15 Premier League goals[LNB]Ole Ole Ole Ole...It wasn't all about the Gunners at Old Trafford last night it was also about Gunnar. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is leaving his post as reserve team manager and heading to Norway to take charge of Molde. Sir Alex Ferguson presented him with a memento of his best Manchester United moments before kick-off.[LNB][LNB]Mayhem in the middleWith both managers opting to play a 4-5-1 formation, the middle of the park was massively congested. That meant we were left with a scrappy game, with both sides struggling to hold on to the ball. [LNB]Both sides did have wide outlets who threatened at times though: Nani was a constant threat and Bacary Sagna also had plenty of space on the right when he wasn't pinned back by Park.[LNB][LNB]No short Beck and sidesYes, David Beckham was probably depressed that England didn't win the World Cup bid but does that really excuse his latest haircut? [LNB] Many happy returns: David Beckham was in the stands to watch his old club[LNB]Although his hair seemed very shiny, he looked like a cross between Jennifer Aniston, Robbie Savage and Jonathan Woodgate in 2007. Not good. Still, Gary Neville didn't seem to mind.[LNB][LNB]Szczesny's number is upAt the Golden Palace restaurant near Arsenal's stadium, a No 53 gets you crispy pork in a black bean sauce. At Arsenal it gets you a 20-year-old Polish goalkeeper. Wojciech Szczesny (56 points in a game of Scrabble, by the way) replaced Nicklas Bendtner as the highest numbered player to feature in the Premier League. [LNB]Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah (62) could steal the record soon.[LNB][LNB]Not Arsh on youAndrey Arshavin was poor at best. For a wide player who is supposed to tuck in and get involved in the game, he was far too peripheral. [LNB]Arsene Wenger was clearly frustrated and eventually lost his patience with the Russian - no player has been substituted more than Arshavin's 12 times this season. [LNB] PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Manchester United 1 Arsenal 0 - the action from Old Trafford as it happenedMan United 1 Arsenal 0: Park swings it as Fergie's men go topBright S-Park! Ji-sung's magic touch takes Manchester United back to the top as Wenger whingesARSENAL FC

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