Muheeb Mashood reports
Arsenal have claimed a comfortable 3-1 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, thanks to stopped-time goals from
Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus
The Gunners conceded against run of play after Marcus Rashford put United at the driver’s seat in the 27th minute. But the Mirkel Arteta’s men quickly restored parity at the 28th minute through Martin Odegaard.
After a pulsating contest, the first-half ended with neither sides having hit the front as the scoresheet read 1-1.
Beginning of the second half saw Arteta’s side penetrate the opponent’s side, parking them in the box before a controversial penalty kick won by Arsenal £65 million summer signing Kai Havertz was disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check at the 60th minute.
The showpie continued in a tense atmosphere with both teams denying either side an opportunity to manipulate any single moment to win the glory of the match.
Another controversy looms in the 87th minute after a dangerous attack by Manchester United proved positive when the substitute Alejandro Garnacho beat Arsenal defenders and his shot passed through Arsenal goalkeeper once again.
The moment shattered the hearts of Arsenal fans before the VAR called the officiating master Anthony Taylor, reversing his decision and disallowed United’s second goal. The Red Devils had to eat up their jubilation as they forcefully came down to their seats.
Declan Rice’s late goal handled a 2-1 lead to the home side before Jesus Gabriel wrapped up the scoring to deliver the 3-1 victory for Arsenal.
With today’s victory, the Gunners have won three and drawn one match from the four Premier League matches they have played in the ongoing 2023/24 campaign, sitting at 5th position in the table. While the Red Devils registered two losses and victories over their last four Premier League games, sitting at 11th position in the Premier League standings.