Saturday, 03 November 07, 04:24 PM · Comments(2)
Arsenal's William Gallas - from goat to hero.
Arsenal's home pitch at the Emirates Stadium should've given them the advantage in their English Premier League match against rivals Manchester United.
However, it was Arsenal trailing at the end of the first half when Arsenal captain William Gallas scored an own-goal in the 45th minute to give Manchester United a 1-0 advantage. 2 minutes following the start of the second half, Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas collected a pass from team mate Bacary Sagna, and struck the ball into the corner of the goal past Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar to put the game level at 1-1.
Manchester United were able to go ahead in the 81st minute when Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo slotted the ball into an empty Arsenal goal, following a string of fine passes by Arsenal team mates Louis Saha and Patrice Evra to find an unmarked Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo's goal put Manchester United up 2-1, and it looked like that would be enough for Manchester United to walk away from the Emirates Stadium with 3 points and the solo lead of the English Premier League.
However, Arsenal captain William Gallas was able to volley the ball past Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar after a scramble in the box during injury time to draw the match at 2-2. Manchester United and Arsenal earn a point each to make their point total at an even 27 points to stay at the top of the English Premier League. Arsenal, technically, are English Premiership leaders with a better record, having earned 27 points in 11 games played as compared to English Premier League champions Manchester United, who have 27 points in 12 games played. Arsenal are still unbeaten this season.
The next football schedule of Arsenal and Manchester United include a UEFA Champions League group stage match on November 7. Arsenal will have an away-match against Slavia Praha while Manchester United host Dynamo Kyiv at Old Trafford in England.
As far as the English Premier League goes, Arsenal's next fixture will be on November 12 with an away game against Reading. Manchester United will be hosting the Blackburn Rovers on November 11 at Old Trafford.
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Fabregas was the man of the match. Gallas scored the equaliser but with his own goal gave the lead to M.U.
Yup, Fabregas really did play well.