Arsenal conceded eight goals for the first time since 1896 as Manchester United, inspired by a Wayne Rooney hat-trick, romped to an incredible 8-2 victory over the 10-man Gunners at Old Trafford on Sunday. As well as Rooney’s treble, Ashley Young helped himself to two goals, with further strikes coming from Nani and substitute Park Ji Sung after Danny Welbeck had scored the opening goal. United’s stunning display lifted the champions to the top of the Premier League with a 100 percent record from three matches.
In an afternoon to forget for a makeshift Arsenal side, who saw Carl Jenkinson receive a late red card, Wenger endured one of his humiliating results of his long tenure with the Gunners.
Wenger’s side have yet to win in the Premier League this season and this setback will send shockwaves through their camp.
While Ferguson’s side celebrated scoring eight for the first time since 1999, it was Arsenal’s worst ever defeat against United and the first time they have conceded eight in a league game since 1896.
In an afternoon to forget for a makeshift Arsenal side, who saw Carl Jenkinson receive a late red card, Wenger endured one of his humiliating results of his long tenure with the Gunners.
Wenger’s side have yet to win in the Premier League this season and this setback will send shockwaves through their camp.
While Ferguson’s side celebrated scoring eight for the first time since 1999, it was Arsenal’s worst ever defeat against United and the first time they have conceded eight in a league game since 1896.