The Late Late Show Sinks United

Want to see the view from the top tier when Manchester United come to town. Here it is. I have to report though that the climb up the stairs should be avoided if you are carrying a few extra pounds of Guinness with you!

Surprisingly though the memory has survived the pre-match refreshments with Paul and Tim, and the post match celebration with Wiltshire's finest. Actually that's not quite true. The train journey home is something of a mystery to me.

The match itself was one of those wonderful contests that will be remembered by all who witnessed it, I'm sure. United started the stronger, yet the Gunners soon found there feet and the status quo was maintained only by two fabulous saves by mad Jens, and the moment when referee Bennett did his best Mr Magoo impersonation as Henry was felled in the box by Neville. No penalty my arse!

The second half was in its infancy when Rooney swooped to head home Evra's cross and the prospect of a first defeat at the Grove loomed large. All credit though to Arsenal who intensified their efforts with Adebayor a willing leader of the line, some wonderful prompting by Fabregas, and the best of Eboue on the right.

The substitutions of van Persie for Hleb, and Baptista for Flamini, showed the hosts intent and the reward was thrilling. Rosicky's cross evaded Henry and van Persie finished ferociously at the far post. Then as time was running out Eboue played the perfect cross and Henry climbed to plant a firm header past the flailing arms of van der Sar.

This is the latest in a string of perfomances that suggests that this young side, in all its guises, is beginning to gel quite nicely. Confidence looks higher than it has been for a couple of years, although it is a fickle ally.

The only cloud on the horizon was the broken bone suffered by van Persie as he celebrated his strike. He is likely to miss six weeks, which will give Adebayor a chance to cement his partnership with the skipper.

Bring on Tottenham!