Goals from Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney early in each half saw Man U beat Sheffield 2 – 0 .Sheffield were denied what looked like a clear penalty.Luton Shelton was brought down by Gabriel Heinze but referee Rob Styles managed not to see anything amiss.( No death threats have been reported so far !)

Elsewhere Arsenal had to endure jeers from sections of the Emirates Stadium as they laboured to defeat Manchester City.Thomas Rosicky,Fabregas and Baptista gave them a 3-1 victory eventually.Video highlights here..