It has become a battle for personal pride rather than the Premier League title. The biggest feud in English football continued, with Arsene Wenger claiming the nature of the result felt like he had finally beaten his bitter rival Jose Mourinho. But the truth was Manchester United slipped up again, and Arsenal did not turn up in yet another big game. For both clubs, their meetings are in danger of becoming just another battle to finish in the top four. These days, that would probably be seen as a good season for hosts United , while the Gunners are struggling to convince that they can compete with Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea for the title. 0:00 Video thumbnail, Arsene Wenger reacts to 1-1 draw at Old Trafford CLICK TO PLAY ARSENE WENGER REACTS TO 1-1 DRAW AT OLD TRAFFORD November is traditionally a bad month for Arsenal, and this year's version has started with them drawing its first two Premier League games. This was a chance to prove their title credentials with a big performance and result at Old Trafford but they did not deliver. Meanwhile, United’s old problems resurfaced. They were much the better team and dominated midfield but poor defending allowed Olivier Giroud to equalise in the last minute, and their lack of options in attack cost dear again. Arsenal's worst months under Wenger January West-Brom-vs-Arsenal.jpg 1.89 August Manchester-United-v-Arsenal.jpg 1.88 November Arsene-Wenger-sits-on-the-bench-dejected.jpg 1.59 Points per game Afterwards, Mourinho talked about it taking time for his methods and management to take shape, which is a far cry from what he was saying in the summer when his sights were set on regaining the title in his debut season. That is surely beyond United’s reach now. Getting back in the Champions League places looks like it will be the sum total of their ambitions this season.
