Here's Wenger's comments after the match
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said United's first goal should not have been given after an apparent handball by van Nistelrooy in the build-up.
But the French coach conceded that his side - who failed to score for the first time in 56 league games - were often second best to United
'There was no debate (about the first goal) - it was a definite handball,' Wenger told reporters.
'But we can't complain about that... United were more aggressive and committed and they wanted it more.
'They played like outsiders. They played a real "cup" game and made sure they defended very well. Credit to them for that.
'But I can't say that I was impressed by their offensive play. It is true, we did not create many chances ourselves, but the first goal had a huge influence on the game.
'They scored just as their crowd were whistling at them and they were losing stupid balls. But once they scored they had the crowd on their side and from then on, all they had to make sure they did was defend very well.'
TWO THINGS MR WENGER.
1. What happened to the undefeated season?
2. What happened to your midfield today?
Tosser.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said United's first goal should not have been given after an apparent handball by van Nistelrooy in the build-up.
But the French coach conceded that his side - who failed to score for the first time in 56 league games - were often second best to United
'There was no debate (about the first goal) - it was a definite handball,' Wenger told reporters.
'But we can't complain about that... United were more aggressive and committed and they wanted it more.
'They played like outsiders. They played a real "cup" game and made sure they defended very well. Credit to them for that.
'But I can't say that I was impressed by their offensive play. It is true, we did not create many chances ourselves, but the first goal had a huge influence on the game.
'They scored just as their crowd were whistling at them and they were losing stupid balls. But once they scored they had the crowd on their side and from then on, all they had to make sure they did was defend very well.'
TWO THINGS MR WENGER.
1. What happened to the undefeated season?
2. What happened to your midfield today?
Tosser.