Substitute Park Ji-Sung added a sixth before Van Persie scored from close range to make it 6-2 . Wayne Rooney scores a hat - trick as Manchester United beat Arsenal 8 - 2 . It is the first time Arsenal have conceded four goals in a league game since 2003 . United are level at the top with Manchester City , who hammer Tottenham 5 - 1 .
Wayne Rooney scores a hat - trick as Manchester United beat Arsenal 8 - 2 . It is the first time Arsenal have conceded four goals in a league game since 2003 . United are level at the top with Manchester City , who hammer Tottenham 5 - 1 .