Manchester United 2 Arsenal 1

Benefited from a red card and Penalty 

Arsenal Winger said 'We always have a penalty against us when we play Manchester United, so we get used to it'.

Robin Van Persie struck inside three minutes against his former club as Manchester United eased to a comfortable victory over 10-men Arsenal at Old Trafford.

The Prolific Dutchman was taunted throughout by visiting fans but reminded them of his talents in the opening moments in a Barclays Premier League contest United dominated from the outset.

Wayne Rooney missed United's fourth penalty of the season but Patrick Evra added a second and Arsenal's misery was compounded by the sending off of Jack Wilshere before Santi Cazorla hit an an injury-time consolation.

England midfielder Wilshere who had been making his second appearance for the Gunners after missing more than a year with injury was sent off for two yellow cards.

Manchester United goes top of the Premiership for the first time this season.