Arsenal Stun Manchester United: In a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a stunning 3-1 victory over Manchester United, with two of their goals coming in injury time.
First Half: The match started relatively quietly, but it burst into life in the 27th minute when Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford finished off a quick break to give his team the lead. However, Arsenal responded almost immediately, with Gabriel Martinelli setting up Martin Odegaard for the equalizer.
Controversial Penalty Call: Arsenal thought they had a penalty early in the second half when Kai Havertz went down in the area. However, after reviewing the decision on the monitor, the referee, Anthony Taylor, overturned his initial call, leading to a sigh of relief for Manchester United.
Debut for Rasmus Hojlund: In the second half, Rasmus Hojlund made his Manchester United debut, adding some fresh energy to their lineup.
Arsenal Stun Manchester United
Late Drama: The game seemed destined for a draw until the dying moments. In injury time, a deflected shot by Declan Rice sent the Emirates crowd into jubilation. And the drama didn’t end there; substitute Gabriel Jesus broke away in the final moments to seal Arsenal’s astonishing win.
Player of the Match
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal): Martinelli engaged in a captivating battle with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and ultimately came out on top. He won multiple corners and pinned Manchester United back on that side, playing a crucial role in building pressure.
Player Ratings
- Arsenal: Ramsdale 6; White 6, Saliba 7, Gabriel 7, Zinchenko 6; Rice 7, Havertz 6, Odegaard 7; Saka 7, Nketiah 6, Martinelli 8
- Manchester United: Onana 6; Wan-Bissaka 7, Lindelof 5, Martinez 6, Dalot 7; Casemiro 5, Eriksen 6, Fernandes 6; Antony 7, Martial 5, Rashford 7
It was a thrilling encounter with a dramatic finish that saw Arsenal emerge victorious over Manchester United in front of their home fans at the Emirates Stadium.