Playing for the first time against United, Welbeck appeared desperate to score against his old employers.
Despite several chances with both his head and his feet, the 23 year old failed to find the back of the net.
Welbeck was full of drive in the first 45 minutes but like the rest of his team he couldn’t sustain the tempo and allowed United to make the most of their trip to the Emirates.
The England international will be hoping for a better outcome when he returns to Old Trafford later in the season.