Excellent victory, despite some problems. We're on top again. And that's the most important.
The team have started well, taking the initiative and trying to create the better chances. However, Arsenal marked well. Especially with the overcrowding in the midfield.
I was expecting to see the team maintaining the same pattern in the second half, but strangely, the team stepped back and began betting on the counterattacks, which somehow worked well. The Arsenal's marking system was no longer so efficient and we managed to create good chances with Anderson and Nani. But it was a kinda disappointing to see the team giving so much room to Arsenal. Ok, they haven't real scoring chances, but they gave us some scares. Fortunately we have an excellent defense. I have no doubt to say that Rafael will be our RB for many years. He was superb again in the marking. Vidic and Ferdinand were excellent. Both avoided two possible goals for Arsenal in the 2nd time.
Nani was once again important for the team. But I think that many times he needs to simplify. I understand this is his style of play, making all those flicks and tricks, but sometimes, all this can become a problem. If he had simplified, would have scored when he had that chance in second half.
Anderson once again led the midfield. Still shows passing mistakes in the final third, but it's great to see him having a consistency. The truth is he does a great season. Maybe we have finally found the creative midfielder we're looking for. And better. We don't needed to spend a single penny for this.
I showed some concern about this new Rooney's way to take penalties. I know it worked on other occasions, but it is a very risky way to take the penalties. If there is a positioning error, it will happen what happened today.
Now, if all goes well, I hope to see something that I wish as a United fan in recent years. See United beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. And there's no better time to do it.