A Robin Van Persie header was enough for Manchester United to pick up a crucial victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The win leaves The Red Devils just five points behind The Gunners and it will give David Moyes and co. a much needed boost going into the international break.
Below you can read some of the match reaction from players and the managers.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney:
“We knew we had to win today at all costs. That was the toughest we’ve been to break down and we defended really well. We knew we could not afford to lose today, we couldn’t let Arsenal get 11 points away from us.
“The other results today and yesterday also gave us a boost and we are right back in it now. Arsenal have a lot of smaller players in the team so we thought we could score from set-pieces, we worked on that.
“It’s a massive lift, a great weekend for us ahead of the international break. Our aim is to be top or thereabouts at the New Year.”
Manchester United manager David Moyes:
“It’s been a great weekend – we’ve not had many of them! This was a big result for us today, Arsenal have been in terrific form this season and we had to play well to get the result.
“We started very well then at the end our determination, effort and commitment helped us when we were under more pressure. We gave them too much room in the second half but restricted them in the first. Overall, it’s three important points.
“Nemanja Vidic has gone to hospital. I didn’t see how bad it was from the touchline but I know it was a terrible clash. I’ll find out more from the medics later on.”
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger:
“We conceded a goal on a set piece and in a big game that makes a difference. We rushed our game too much and lost too many balls. In the second half we were composed, had a real go and played our usual game.
“We were very, very, very close a few times. The heart was in the game, the desire was in there, but maybe a bit too much in the first half. We are quite strong on defending set pieces and I was surprised we were caught on the near post. We had to give a lot this week – Liverpool, Dortmund and here today. I think a draw would have been a fair result today.”
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the international break:
“Ideally I don’t want a break but it’s there and for most of our players it will mean playing under pressure again, such as two vital games for France against Ukraine and they could come back even more tired.”
