Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

"It is hard to believe the first half ended goalless, especially from Arsenal's point of view, but Manchester United's latest makeshift defence not only held firm, it became a foundation for some very dangerous attacks by the visitors.

"Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini have played a big part of that, putting in a shift - and some crunching tackles - to change the balance of power in midfield when Arsenal were running riot, and this game is still in the balance."

Rian Hoskins:, external While injuries are a big part of the problem, even if Man Utd had their strongest back line, it wouldn't be amongst the best.

Andy Donley:, external Hard to play passing football for @ManUtd when Valencia McNair Blackett and Smalling struggle so badly with the ball.

Vivek E Singh:, external This looked like Arsenal's best chance to avenge 8 - 2 but looks like they will struggle to 3 points from this.

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Former Manchester United captain Paul Ince does not think Red Devils boss Louis Van Gaal is under any pressure - even if they lose at Arsenal.

"No, he won't be under pressure. I don't think he is even looking at winning the Premier League this season - he's not looking at Chelsea or Manchester City.

"He just needs to get United back into the Champions League. That's his ambition for this season, getting into that top four and building from there."

Goalless at the break. Jack Wilshere wasted the golden chance.

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David De Gea is not 100% fit, flapping at a corner now. The ball is helped back in and Danny Welbeck tries an ambitious backheel, but he gets his angles wrong, sending his shot well wide.

Good half this. An entertaining 0-0 so far.

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Roy a DUFC fan in Dundee: The average armchair fan has become less patient and less knowledgeable than ever. To criticise Man Utd right now is ridiculous. I've never seen a club suffer injuries to this level so to even be close to top 4 is a miracle. Quick fixes will only create a different problem further down the line.

They were nowhere for 30 minutes, but now United are looking very dangerous. Three back-to-back corners from Robin van Persie end with Chris Smalling shanking a volley wide. Off his ankle. Not good technique.

The visitors well on top all of a sudden though.

Benjamin:, external Arsenal are determined to find a way to lose this game.

Gary Higgins:, external What is with LVG's blind faith in RVP? Playing at the detriment of the team, get him dropped....

Jonathan Atkinson:, external Get Juan Mata on the pitch absolutely disgraceful that Van Gaal is keeping him on the bench.

Stunning pace! Angel Di Maria again, driving down the right wing on a counter-attack, leaving two Arsenal men in his wake before teeing up Wayne Rooney on the edge of the box. He shoots - but Nacho Monreal makes a sliding block to turn it away.

United coming on strong...

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Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

"There is a superb atmosphere at Emirates Stadium tonight but the intensity of the home support was just dying down a shade before that little spat between Jack Wilshere and Marouane Fellaini got the Arsenal fans back on their feet again.

"The Gunners supporters made even more noise when United's first real spell of possession ended with them forced backwards before Chris Smalling played the ball to his goalkeeper, and they are urging their side forward whenever they have the ball, which is pretty often right now."

That's what he can do! Angel Di Maria has been anonymous to date, but cuts in and bends a brilliant effort from 25 yards, lovely shape and bend, whipping just past the corner. The £60m man can win a game in a second.

Cameron Laws:, external How is Wilshere still on the pitch? You know the other way round Fellaini would be off.

Richard:, external Wilshere has to go. The referee is looking RIGHT at it and doesn't even book him!? When did refs become so weak?

Tom Saggers: , externalStraight red, I don't see how he can't give that, he's right there. Bottled it.

Referee Mike Dean appeared to be getting some lengthy feedback in his ear after the replay of that Jack Wilshere 'headbutt'. Presumably along the lines of, 'you should have sent him off there, Mike old chap.'

Arsenal attack again and Chris Smalling does well to sweep up.

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It's not the size of the dog in the fight...

Jack Wilshere squares up to Marouane Fellaini, a good seven inches taller (including hair), and referee Mike Dean has to intervene. Both skippers are called over and the international sign for 'calm down' is heavily deployed.

I tell you what, Wilshere could have been sent off! He definitely put his head into Fellaini. At least as bad as Christian Benteke's red card v Spurs a few weeks back.

A major talking point...

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Disrespectful or not, Arsenal scent fear in the inexperienced United backline. They have six men forwards for their latest attack and Tyler Blackett makes an excellent clearing header.

Rob, Newbury: The comments about United's defence are ridiculous and disgraceful. So many injuries, very young players who are clearly talented. 14 clubs in the PL have conceded more.

Robin van Persie makes a good defensive clearance for Manchester United as Arsenal continue to push on. No coherent play from the visitors at all yet.

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Mahesh:, external Knowing that Arsenal performance only deteriorates as the game progresses, they should have made the most of those 3 chances.

Sushant Shetty:, external Di Maria was paid 60 million to win matches like these. Owes a big performance.

Dave Payn:, external Are Arsenal just scared of beating Man U? Dominating them at the moment but are doing their best not to score!