EPL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: Walcott rescues point for Gunners

The winger's cross deflected in off Tyler Blackett after Ander Herrera had volleyed the Red Devils in front during the first half.

Manchester United missed out on the chance to climb to third in the table as Theo Walcott's deflected strike secured a point for Arsenal.

Ander Herrera gave United the lead in the first half as he volleyed in Ashley Young's left-wing cross at the back post.

But the Gunners had the better of things after the break, with David De Gea saving well from Olivier Giroud.

The Red Devils goalkeeper was unable to see out the 90 minutes, however, as he limped off with a back injury, though that did allow Victor Valdes to make his debut for the club.

But the former Barcelona man's first outing for United ended in disappointment as Walcott's cross deflected off Tyler Blackett and over the helpless goalkeeper