` He has one foot in and takes the ball . Manchester United seven points clear in October after beating Liverpool 2 - 1 at home . Victory gives Alex Ferguson 's United a season double over eighth - placed archrivals . Premier League champions Manchester City keep pace with 2 - 1 wins at Arsenal . Both teams have a player send off , with Arsenal 's Laurent Blanc red - carded early .
Manchester United seven points clear in October after beating Liverpool 2 - 1 at home . Victory gives Alex Ferguson 's United a season double over eighth - placed archrivals . Premier League champions Manchester City keep pace with 2 - 1 wins at Arsenal . Both teams have a player send off , with Arsenal 's Laurent Blanc red - carded early .