With Manchester City winning 5-1 at Tottenham also on Sunday , it proved a superb day for the two Manchester clubs , who are level at the top with a maximum nine points from their three games . Tottenham 5-1 scores a hat-trick as Manchester United thrash Arsenal 8 -2 . It is the second time Manchester United have conceded 8 goals in a league game since 1896 . United are level at the top with Manchester City , who hammer Wayne Rooney .
Tottenham 5-1 scores a hat-trick as Manchester United thrash Arsenal 8 -2 . It is the second time Manchester United have conceded 8 goals in a league game since 1896 . United are level at the top with Manchester City , who hammer Wayne Rooney .