Drawn but not de-throned

Manchester United’s first outing as Barclays Premier League champions this morning may have ended in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal – and with it the potential to set a new record points total – but the events at Emirates Stadium were undeniable entertainment to begin the Reds’ four-match victory parade. Arsenal played their part in a clash that recalled at least some of the quality and commitment of old in this fixture. Theo Walcott scored for Arsenal and Robin van Persie scored for Man United. Both goal-scorers were yellow-carded at some point in the match, as were five other players.