Manchester United fend off mounting criticism with a 2-1 win against Benfica at Old Trafford.

It’s the clubs first meeting since the 1968 European Cup Final.

A young Arsenal team retain the Gunners 100% Champions League record with a 2-1 win at Ajax.- Manchester United fend off mounting criticism with a 2-1 win against Benfica at Old Trafford. In the clubs first meeting since the 1968 European Cup Final, United needed a late Ruud Van Nistelrooy winner after Ryan Giggs had given them the lead.

- A young Arsenal team retain the Gunners 100% Champions League record with a 2-1 win at Ajax. Freddie Ljungberg and Robert Pires gave them a 2-0 advantage before resisting the Amsterdam club’s late fightback.

- Sheffield United equal a club record of eight consecutive wins to stay top of the Championship as Plymouth Argyle go down 2-0 at Bramall Lane. Luton Town (3-0 v Preston North End) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-0at Crewe Alexandra) also have impressive wins to stay in touch.

- Swansea City, Southend United and Huddersfield Town open up a five-point lead in League One. The Swans win 1-0 at AFC Bournemouth, Southend beat Yeovil Town 4-1 for the sixth consecutive league win while Danny Schofield nets Huddersfield’s late winner against Tranmere Rovers.

- Grimsby Town’s outstanding form continues in League Two with a 4-0 win against Notts County but Wycombe Wanderers remain the only unbeaten team in the Football League with the 4-1 defeat of Wrexham.