Alex Ferguson 's seven points clear in Manchester City after beating United at home . Victory gives Alex Ferguson 's United a season double over 19th -placed archrivals . Today , hopefully , those three points will be very important . '' Premier League champions Manchester City keep pace with seven -0 victory at Arsenal . Both teams have a player sent off , with Arsenal 's Laurent Koscielny red-carded early .
Alex Ferguson 's seven points clear in Manchester City after beating United at home . Victory gives Alex Ferguson 's United a season double over 19th -placed archrivals . Premier League champions Manchester City keep pace with seven -0 victory at Arsenal . Both teams have a player sent off , with Arsenal 's Laurent Koscielny red-carded early .