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Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal: Before the game, unhappy Man Utd fans demonstrate against the proposed takeover by Malcolm Glazer

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Wayne Rooney (right) celebrates his 19th birthday by playing for Man Utd in the biggest game of the season so far

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Cristiano Ronaldo weaves his way past Arsenal's Ashley Cole and Jose Antonio Reyes in search of the first goal

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England colleagues Rooney and Sol Campbell test each other to the full as the opening goal proves to be elusive

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Even the usually prolific Ruud van Nistelrooy finds his scoring options limited as Kolo Toure keeps him well marshalled

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The first half sees a number of flashpoints between the two sides with three players collecting bookings

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The turning point comes in the 72nd minute when referee Mike Riley judges that Rooney is tripped by Campbell for a penalty

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Van Nistelrooy sends Gunners goalkeeper Jens Lehmann the wrong way to convert the spot-kick

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After missing a penalty in the same game last year, the Dutchman's joy and relief is obvious to all those watching

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With just seconds remaining, Rooney secures the points by tapping home an Alan Smith cross from close range

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With the match over, Wayne Rooney shakes hands with Arsene Wenger after ending his side's lengthy unbeaten run