So frustrated, in fact, he was sent to the stands after kicking a water bottle

Arsene Wenger was frustrated after Arsenal's injury-time effort was ruled out for offside

Dimitar Berbatov came on after 85 minutes

The Old Trafford crowd could barely contain their excitement

And it was Rooney who equalised for United from the penalty spot

After a quiet first half, Wayne Rooney sparked into life in the second period

Darren Fletcher also did his fair share of work in the heart of midfield

Ryan Giggs saw plenty of the ball against the Gunners.

The only way to stop Nani on this occasion was to upend the Portuguese winger.

Patrice Evra looked dangerous all afternoon down the left flank

The Russian was more than a little pleased with his strike

Andrey Arshavin gave Arsenal the lead on 40 minutes

Manchester United 2 - 1 Arsenal

Manchester United 2 - 1 Arsenal

United came from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday and keep pace with league leaders Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The victory – gained via a Wayne Rooney penalty and an Abou Diaby own goal – means Sir Alex’s men sit three points behind the London clubs in third place.

Rooney’s goal was his fourth in as many league games this season and restored parity after Andrey Arshavin had earlier given the Gunners the lead with a ferocious strike from distance. But United rallied, equalised and then took the lead just five minutes later when Diaby headed into his own net.