Robin Van Persie scores as Arsenal fall again at Old Trafford

United took the lead in the 27th minute when the Dutch striker rose above the Arsenal defence to head in Wayne Rooney's corner from the left.
Arsenal barely tested keeper David De Gea, with Olivier Giroud going closest when his shot flew two yards wide.
The result moves United up to fifth, five points behind Arsenal. The classy arsenal squad could not contain a hungry Manchester side desperate to prove a point.