What the fuck was that? It was almost like we'd had the pep talk equivalent of a poisoned lasagne the mood was so low.

Well we got the result but the nature of the way we played makes me think you can see the improvements we need for future seasons we can't allow these matches to be so marginal.

We all knew the record Arsenal have against United even when they have been pretty poor and the question for today was can the team and Arteta show the superiority we've demonstrated as team through most of the season.

For me we failed to do that we showed similar timidity and lack of quality that causes me concern generally going forwards. We've had similar issues in other matches and it's these performances that have seen us fall short in the big comps. We need to find a different way to play when it's not working and Arteta has to acknowledge he will need to change in that regard.

Don Pacifico I think with the way he puts himself about the pitch until the last second, the bloke is probably absolutely spent at this point to be fair.

Tbf United didn't have any good chance on goal. Raya barely had to make a single save.

Don Pacifico

Doesn’t work in a drab 1-0 win without the inspirational backing track, does it?

goon Real deal.

Don Pacifico easily our best meal d today. The other 2 were awful

goon I'm not generally a fan but it's even more grating on a day like today. Shows how transparently forced his emoting is.

Great that we're lamenting the performance rather than the result, shows how much we've progressed since last season.

Don Pacifico That's the way I like my commentators. Ray Hudson etc.

I certainly don't miss Martin Tyler.

Don Pacifico at least it's not fucking Fletch

Another step in the right direction. 2nd premier league win up there in 17 years. Another milestone for Arteta’s boys.

And we’ve got 27 premier league wins for the first time

Lukazan yeah, very possible. He does have games like this though, ones where it feels like the pressure has got to him. Only human I guess.

Claudius Get the fuck in! Next weekend will be epic

If it did turn into a goal difference shootout, it would be a historic state of affairs. They'll be on somewhat tired legs at Spurs, you never know.

Performance worthy of the final result this season. Glad the game's over and United are as shit as they are.

One more to go. Hopefully we can find a way to finish with a win. These players need some time off.

You know what, I didn't love the performance but think the second half was really about denying United the opportunities to counter us. We did that and had all the chances really. I am a little disappointed we didn't get a fuck off win up there, but given our record there and the context of the game, I think winning it is enough.

Qwiss bar was low but yes, he was the best of a bad bunch.

I will totally forget this match when I wake up tomorrow. So glad we won but we should never have been playing this way, not against such a weak team. We got away with one here

RocktheCasbah I don't think today was ever going to be like that with so much on the line.