Jones: United’s Gunners sucker punch feels like a thumping

Manchester United may have been the better side in their draw with Arsenal on Saturday – but defender Phil Jones admits it feels like his side have been hit for six.

Juan Mata scored what looked like a deserved winner in the second half but Olivier Giroud silenced Old Trafford at the death to secure a precious point for the title-chasing Gunners.

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Meanwhile, the result leaves the Red Devils six points off the top four and looking to get back on track in the Premier League with another home fixture against struggling West Ham on Sunday.

But Jones, who appeared for just the second time this season at the weekend, is convinced United only need a slice of luck for the Jose Mourinho era to get going.

“It feels like we have been slapped 6-0,” Jones said. “We completely dominated the game from start to finish, and even when they had a spell of possession they never really created anything to test us.

“I thought we defended well, created chances and it was just one of those things. They got one chance and scored. We have to pick ourselves up, we are pleased with the performance but not with the result.

“Sometimes the luck is not on your side but it will change. We just have to keep plugging away, keep training well, keep playing and keep putting performances in like that and hopefully it will then change.”