Arsene Wenger sorry for Manchester United defeat

Arsene Wenger has apologised to Arsenal fans after their November slump continued with Saturday's home defeat to Manchester United.

Wenger's side went down 2-1 to their old rivals in a loss that consigned the Gunners to back-to-back defeats and their worst start to a season since 1982.

The defeat followed a 2-1 reverse at Swansea City, which came days after they threw away a three-goal lead in a Champions League clash with Anderlecht, in what has proved a miserable month for Arsenal thus far.

"There was lots of energy," the manager told the club's official website. "We produced a game of quality and energy and in the end we didn't get the reward. Manchester United had two shots on target and we lost the game - that's what it was.

"All the rest was one of the most one-way traffic games I've seen against United. I feel so sorry for our fans and the energy level the players put in not to get a win because it's so disappointing."

The Londoners sit eighth in the Premier League table, 15 points adrift of leaders Chelsea.