A quick recap of the results and goals from the Arsenal v Manchester City and Manchester United v Sheffield United games on Tuesday night.

Arsenal were generally in control of the game at the Emirates and in the end ran out as comfortable 3-1 winners, despite going into halftime at 1-1.

Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City (Rosicky)

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (Beasley)

Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City (Fabregas)

Arsenal 3-1 Manchester City (Baptista)

Manchester United had a torrid time at Old Trafford against Sheffield United, a back five of Kuszczak, Fletcher, Brown, Heinze and Evra (who was replaced by Richardson in the first half) managing to keep a clean sheet against a hardworking but toothless Sheff Utd.

Manchester United 1-0 Sheffield United (Carrick)

Manchester United 2-0 Sheffield United (Rooney)

Rio Ferdinand needs to return for the Boro game, or United need to play Cathcart as a center-back, Heinze as left-back and another youth team player at right-back – the current setup is rigged for disaster.

Last week, I jokingly wondered if United would have enough players left standing for the key end of the season games.

That’s becoming a serious worry for United’s defence right now.

However, as long as Rio returns, Manchester United should be good.