Cristiano Ronaldo threatens Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs as the opening leg of the all-English Champions League semi-final gets underway at a lively Old Trafford
Gunners midfielder Abou Diaby attempts to launch a rare attack for the visitors as Manchester United control possession and dominate the opening exchanges of the clash
United's dominance soon results in the opening goal of the game as John O'Shea is able to fire the ball past Manuel Almunia and into the roof of the net after finding himself unmarked at the far post
United players congratulate the defender after his assured finish gives the holders a crucial lead against Arsene Wenger's men in the 18th minute of the match
Carlos Tevez collides with Almunia as the hosts continue to threaten an Arsenal defence that finds itself under continual pressure from constant United attacks
Arsenal's Theo Walcott mounts a rare break on a night when he disappoints as an attacking threat. He is later replaced by Nicklas Bendtner with 20 minutes of the match remaining with Arsenal still trailing
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson patrols the Old Trafford touchline as his side search for a second but Arsenal's defenders manages to frustrate their hosts
Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner tangles with Michael Carrick as the Gunners strike force fail to trouble United's well organised defensive unit in the final third of the pitch
Diaby and his Arsenal team-mates show their disappointment at the final whistle after they slip to a 1-0 defeat courtesy of O'Shea's first-half strike
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