Manchester United 1 - Arsenal 0. What does it really mean for the title race?

United 1 - Gunners - 0 

The new season is now 11 games in, and the title race is shaping up to be one of the greatest sprints to the finish line in the league for years. Yet, to the fans, pundits, and pros, Arsenals chances of winning have whispered quietly, no one quite ready to go down the bookies and put their money where their mouth is.

The red side of Manchester have put themselves right back into the mix now. 5 points behind leaders Arsenal, belief that David Moyes has finally found his feet at Old Trafford, is getting the United faithful dreaming of their new manger lifting silverware in his first season in charge.

Manchester United have now took a huge step in mounting a challenge for the title, but what does it really mean for Arsenal. Well... not much. In all honestly, I don't think Arsenal fans should fret just yet. They are still clear by 2 points at the top of the table, ad they have already proven thy can win big games, by beating Liverpool, comfortably, and arguably, the second best team in Europe, away, Borussia Dortmund.

It could be argued if Mertesacker hadn't fallen sick before the game at Old Trafford, he would of dealt with the Wayne Rooney corner which led to the former gunners captain, Robin Van Persie, scoring the 1 and only goal of the match. I say one and only because, the boys in red didn't look like breaking down Arsenal's new found defensive solidarity. Despite disappointing for Wenger and his men, a 1-0 loss away to the champions by a set piece, just shows how much his team has grown over the last year.

I think the result should be taken with a grain of salt from both sides, it could even be said it covers up 1 or 2 cracks at Old Trafford. Of course there is a long way to go in the season, and I think the pundits and fans should take a moment to breath before claiming Arsenal are dooms, and United are back.

James Marley