Arsenal beaten 1-3 at home by Manchester United

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Arsenal's 12-match home winning streak in the Premier League came to a shuddering halt as Jesse Lingard scored twice in an exhilarating 3-1 victory for second-placed Manchester United on Saturday.

Skipper Antonio Valencia and Lingard punished woeful Arsenal defending to put United two ahead inside 11 minutes at the Emirates, and Lingard struck again in the 63rd minute after Alexandre Lacazette's goal had revived home hopes.

Keeper David De Gea was inspired for United, who had to play the final 15 minutes with 10 men after record signing Paul Pogba was shown a straight red card for a reckless 'studs up' foul on Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin.

“We came with a certain intention and we managed to start the game with that intensity with that aggression, with that desire to play high and to play in their half and to create mistakes in their build up.” Jose Mourinho reacted on the press.

Referee Andre Marriner shows a red card to Manchester United's midfielder Paul Pogba for his challenge on Arsenal's Hector Bellerin. /VCG Photo

Lacazette was guilty of being overly elaborate as his shot was deflected against the bar by United keeper David De Gea with Granit Xhaka driving the loose ball wide.

Arsene Wenger was left frustrated at his teams inability to convert enough of their chances. “There were enough chances for us to come back. I don't know if you've watched many top level games but when you have 33 shots on goal in a game of that stature, it means that our dominance was top class.”

De Gea surpassed himself, diving to stop Lacazette's skidding low shot and then stretching out a leg to keep out Alexis Sanchez's follow-up effort.

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their first goal. /VCG Photo

"I'm angry and disappointed because at the end we have nothing to show for it and even at two-one we made another mistake at the back that made the game even more difficult," Wenger added.

Midfield powerhouse Pogba will now miss next weekend's derby against league leaders Manchester City.

United's victory cut City's lead to five points, although they host struggling West Ham United on Sunday.