Arsenal 1-0 Man Utd

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Aaron Ramsey scores Arsenal's goal

Welsh midfielder Ramsey scores through the outstretched legs of Michael Carrick

Arsenal beat a poor Manchester United to blow the title race open with the leaders now just three points ahead of Chelsea with three games left to play.

Referee Chris Foy failed to spot a clear handball from Nemanja Vidic in the first half, with Robin Van Persie poised to nod in Theo Walcotts’s cross.

Though United went close with a Wayne Rooney free-kick, Arsenal’s general dominance continued after the break.

And they were rewarded in the 56th minute when Aaron Ramsey slotted home.

If defending champions Chelsea beat United at Old Trafford next Sunday, they will move to the top of the Premier League.

More to follow.

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Sunday, 1 May 2011

Barclays Premier League

Home Team Score Away Team Time
Arsenal 1-0 Man Utd FT
(HT 0-0)
  • Final Result
  • Full Time
  • 90:00+4:20 The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
  • 90:00+3:09 Luis Nani has a direct shot on goal from the free kick, Aaron Ramsey gets a block in.
  • 90:00+3:09 Booking The referee cautions Aaron Ramsey for unsporting behaviour.
  • 90:00+2:58 Aaron Ramsey challenges Wayne Rooney unfairly and gives away a free kick.
  • 89:44 Antonio Valencia crosses the ball, comfortable save by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 88:43 Free kick awarded for a foul by Andrey Arshavin on Ji-Sung Park. Free kick taken by Rio Ferdinand.
  • 85:38 Andrey Arshavin delivers the ball, Patrice Evra manages to make a clearance.
  • 84:09 Substitution Michael Owen comes on in place of Michael Carrick.
  • 82:35 Fabio Da Silva challenges Andrey Arshavin unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Robin van Persie, save made by Edwin Van der Sar.
  • 81:52 The ball is swung over by Robin van Persie.
  • 77:29 Substitution Emmanuel Eboue replaces Theo Walcott.
  • 77:11 Shot from close range by Robin van Persie misses to the left of the target.
  • 76:29 Luis Nani takes a shot. Wojciech Szczesny makes a fantastic save.
  • 75:45 Booking The referee books Fabio Da Silva for unsporting behaviour.
  • 75:34 Fabio Da Silva gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jack Wilshere. Wojciech Szczesny takes the free kick.
  • 75:19 Antonio Valencia sends in a cross, blocked by Laurent Koscielny.
  • 73:55 Handball decision goes against Aaron Ramsey. Shot comes in from Wayne Rooney from the free kick, save by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 72:50 A cross is delivered by Luis Nani, Laurent Koscielny manages to make a clearance.
  • 72:50 Substitution Dimitar Berbatov on for Javier Hernandez.
  • 72:50 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ji-Sung Park by Aaron Ramsey.
  • 72:22 Centre by Antonio Valencia.
  • 70:08 Wayne Rooney is caught offside. Wojciech Szczesny takes the indirect free kick.
  • 69:34 Robin van Persie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Rio Ferdinand. Direct free kick taken by Rio Ferdinand.
  • 69:07 Andrey Arshavin challenges Antonio Valencia unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Michael Carrick.
  • 68:01 Substitution Sebastien Squillaci replaces Johan Djourou.
  • 66:17 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Luis Nani.
  • 65:07 Aaron Ramsey takes the free kick.
  • 65:07 Booking Ji-Sung Park goes into the referee’s book.
  • 65:00 Bacary Sagna fouled by Ji-Sung Park, the ref awards a free kick.
  • 62:01 The free kick is delivered right-footed by Luis Nani from left channel, clearance made by Laurent Koscielny.
  • 62:01 Booking Alex Song goes into the book.
  • 61:34 Luis Nani fouled by Alex Song, the ref awards a free kick.
  • Correction – 60:01 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Luis Nani, Nemanja Vidic produces a headed effort from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
  • 60:01 Corner taken right-footed by Luis Nani from the left by-line, Header from close in by Nemanja Vidic misses to the left of the goal.
  • 59:31 Luis Nani decides to take a short corner.
  • 57:31 Free kick awarded for a foul by Antonio Valencia on Jack Wilshere. Wojciech Szczesny takes the direct free kick.
  • 55:46 Robin van Persie provided the assist for the goal.
  • 55:46 GOAL – Aaron Ramsey:Arsenal 1 – 0 Man Utd Aaron Ramsey fires in a goal from the edge of the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Arsenal 1-0 Man Utd.
  • 55:44 The ball is crossed by Robin van Persie,
  • 54:57 Substitution Antonio Valencia joins the action as a substitute, replacing Oliveira Anderson.
  • 53:57 Alex Song challenges Michael Carrick unfairly and gives away a free kick. Luis Nani shoots direct from the free kick.
  • 53:39 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ji-Sung Park by Jack Wilshere. Wayne Rooney takes the direct free kick.
  • 52:52 Centre by Luis Nani, save made by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 51:49 Bacary Sagna has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
  • 50:09 Corner taken short by Oliveira Anderson.
  • 49:53 The ball is sent over by Bacary Sagna, clearance by Rio Ferdinand.
  • 49:08 Luis Nani is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Gael Clichy.
  • 48:40 Effort from inside the six-yard box by Patrice Evra goes wide left of the target.
  • 47:21 Alex Song concedes a free kick for a foul on Ji-Sung Park. Shot comes in from Wayne Rooney from the free kick, save by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 45:01 The match restarts for the second half.
  • 45:01 Substitution Samir Nasri goes off and Andrey Arshavin comes on.
  • Half Time
  • 45:00+1:36 The match has reached half-time.
  • 44:54 Unfair challenge on Luis Nani by Gael Clichy results in a free kick. Luis Nani crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, Robin van Persie manages to make a clearance.
  • 44:17 The ball is swung over by Theo Walcott, save made by Edwin Van der Sar.
  • Correction – 42:58 Oliveira Anderson takes a shot. Save by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 42:58 Oliveira Anderson takes a shot. Comfortable save by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 41:15 Wayne Rooney crosses the ball.
  • 40:31 A cross is delivered by Bacary Sagna, clearance made by Rio Ferdinand.
  • 39:24 Direct free kick taken by Gael Clichy.
  • 39:24 Booking Wayne Rooney receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.
  • 39:13 Wayne Rooney concedes a free kick for a foul on Jack Wilshere.
  • 38:18 Corner taken right-footed by Luis Nani to the near post, clearance made by Laurent Koscielny.
  • 38:04 Wayne Rooney takes a shot. Johan Djourou gets a block in.
  • 35:45 Aaron Ramsey has an effort at goal from outside the penalty area which goes wide right of the goal.
  • 34:57 Theo Walcott fouled by Oliveira Anderson, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Jack Wilshere.
  • 32:39 The ball is crossed by Samir Nasri.
  • 32:01 Corner taken by Samir Nasri from the left by-line.
  • 31:39 Theo Walcott sends in a cross.
  • 30:42 Javier Hernandez is ruled offside. Wojciech Szczesny takes the free kick.
  • Correction – 29:40 Jack Wilshere gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Carrick. Rio Ferdinand takes the direct free kick.
  • 29:40 Unfair challenge on Michael Carrick by Jack Wilshere results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Rio Ferdinand.
  • 28:02 Handball by Wayne Rooney. Direct free kick taken by Johan Djourou.
  • 27:12 Javier Hernandez fouled by Laurent Koscielny, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Fabio Da Silva.
  • 23:47 The ball is crossed by Bacary Sagna, clearance made by Rio Ferdinand.
  • 20:35 Ji-Sung Park takes a shot. Blocked by Aaron Ramsey.
  • 20:05 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Oliveira Anderson played to the near post, Robin van Persie manages to make a clearance.
  • 18:53 Foul by Alex Song on Wayne Rooney, free kick awarded. Nemanja Vidic takes the direct free kick.
  • 15:49 The referee blows for offside against Samir Nasri. Edwin Van der Sar takes the free kick.
  • 14:22 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Robin van Persie played to the near post, clearance by Patrice Evra.
  • 14:10 Effort from deep inside the area by Jack Wilshere misses to the right of the goal.
  • 10:18 Javier Hernandez is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Bacary Sagna.
  • 9:20 Robin van Persie decides to take a short corner.
  • 8:14 Javier Hernandez is caught offside. Indirect free kick taken by Wojciech Szczesny.
  • 7:33 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Laurent Koscielny by Luis Nani. Samir Nasri takes the direct free kick.
  • 7:01 Close range shot by Theo Walcott goes over the bar.
  • 6:25 Robin van Persie produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.
  • 4:41 Luis Nani produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.
  • 4:04 Free kick awarded for a foul by Aaron Ramsey on Oliveira Anderson. Oliveira Anderson restarts play with the free kick.
  • 2:52 Effort from deep inside the area by Jack Wilshere misses to the right of the target.
  • 1:43 The referee blows for offside against Robin van Persie. Edwin Van der Sar takes the indirect free kick.
  • 0:33 Free kick awarded for a foul by Gael Clichy on Luis Nani. Direct free kick taken by Nemanja Vidic.
  • 0:00 The game begins.

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