United dismantled a struggling Arsenal squad 8-2 at Old Trafford featuring a set-piece hat trick from Wayne Rooney. Ashley Young also contributed with 2 stunning strikes as well as Welbeck, Nani and Park Ji-Sung all netting one each. Despite the lack of seasoned EPL players in a young Arsenal lineup; to score 8 goals against any Premier League team is a massive feat to say the least. This win put United top of the table, ahead of Man City by goal difference as City beat Tottenham 5-1 earlier today.
United haven't scored 8 goals in a game since 1999 as Arsenal hadn't conceded 8 goals in a league match since 1896. With what looks like a definite rebuilding season for Arsenal, there has been many whispers about the future of their manager Arsene Wenger; after selling arguably their 2 best players. Despite being a United supporter, I believe sacking Wenger would be a horrible move for Arsenal. Having been in charge of the club for the past 15 years, he is the second longest serving present manager in the EPL behind Sir Alex Ferguson. Let him reinvest the money he just received from the Nasri and Fabergas transfers (two transfers he could do nothing about) and see what kind of squad he can put together.
Amazing win for United. Couldn't be happier on a day where City scored 5 in a game and United countered with a stunning 8 goals. Champ19ns.
