Own goal costs two points

A cruel deflection handed Arsenal a late goal and an equaliser at Old Trafford this morning, as Manchester United ended their home campaign with a 1-1 draw. The Reds dominated the first half and went into the break 1-0 up courtesy of a stunning strike by Ander Herrera, who received the only yellow card in the match. Louis van Gaal's side were no less impressive for long periods after the interval, too, and will feel aggrieved that Theo Walcott's cross on 82 minutes ended up in the back of the net via a deflection off Tyler Blackett. Still, the way United controlled large parts of the game will have pleased the manager and is further proof that this squad has what it takes to compete with the best sides around. An injury to David De Gea, which forced the goalkeeper off just before Arsenal scored, was less pleasing. Also less pleasing is the fact that Manchester United no longer have a shot at second, but they still have a shot at third if they win their game against Hull City and Arsenal lose both of their next two games.