Ronaldo (and MU) must had thought that his goal had secured all 3 points for Manchester United at the clash of the season so far against league leader Arsenal, but William Gallas spoiled United’s celebration with an injury time equalizer.
Both teams are level on points, before or after the match. Arsenal is on top with better goal advantage, and with a game in hand.
Arsenal dominated possessions in the first half, but couldn’t make the possessions into anything dangerous. In fact, it’s United that showed more effectiveness with their attacks; they came close twice with Ryan Giggs before getting their opener on the 44th minute with a Gallas’s own goal… but Rooney would probably take credit for that.
United maintained their lead for just a few minutes (of game time) though; Arsenal equalized just minutes after the game restarted… Cesc Fabregas continues his fine form this season to score the goal.
With beaming confidence, Arsenal push forward and threatened United’s backline a couple of occasions, but United reorganized and charged back after 10-15 minutes of Arsenal’s domination.
Manchester United was probably the better team in the final 20 minutes of the game, and rightfully took the lead once again on the 82nd minute. Patrice Evra with a great run and cross to provide Ronaldo with a simple tap in.
United continued to control possessions, and it didn’t seem likely that Arsenal could grab the equalizer. Soccer is always unpredictable though… who would have thought that Arsenal could grab a late goal in injury time. I guess the Arsenal fans themselves wouldn’t have predicted that.
Game ended 2-2. Ronaldo with a goal, Manchester United and Arsenal with a point each.