Arsenal Vs Manchester United: 5 things we learned – Unai Emery out?

1. The top four is still on

This was a tiresome game, a dour performance, and a rather dull night altogether. But for all of the doom and gloom that is looming over Arsenal at present, at the end of the season, one point earned at Old Trafford is not the worst thing in the world.

Yes, Manchester United do not exactly strike fear into opponents at present, and yes, it would have been nice to see Unai Emery take the bull by the horns and make a statement as his side looks to reclaim that top-four finish and break that dreaded run on the road to top-six teams. But this could be an important result come the end of the year.

Remember, Chelsea were spanked 4-0 at Old Trafford to start the season. And with this point, the Gunners moved into the top four, one point above Spurs and Chelsea, their two direct rivals for those third and fourth positions.

This was uninspiring, dull, rather depressing and, ultimately, a dour expression of the irrepressible conservatism of Unai Emery. But it might be a good result at the end of the year. The top four is still very possible, although that perhaps says more about Arsenal’s rivals than it does themselves.