Ji-Sung Park scored the winner as Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The South Korean struck in the 41st minute, diverting a header over debutant keeper Wojciech Szczesny as United leapfrogged the Londoners at the top of the table.
United could even afford a missed second-half penalty from Wayne Rooney as they went two points ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand and broke a club record for their best unbeaten start to the season in the process, extending their run to 16 games.
The goal came as Nani’s cross from the right deflected off Gael Clichy and Park adjusted his body quickly to direct his effort over the 20-year-old Pole and in-off the post.
The Gunners were better after the break but created few clear-cut chances and have now won just once in their last ten matches against United. More to follow….
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