Arsenal has won the top match against Manchester United. For a long time, the game seemed to be heading for a 2-2 draw, but Eddie Nketiah pulled the Gunners over the line in the absolute final.
A duel between the number one and four: or the Arsenal of bench seat Leandro Trossard against Manchester United. Given the excellent results of both teams in recent weeks, it promised to be a true spectacle at the Emirates. It immediately became clear that there was a lot of urgency to move forward. Partey was close to the opening goal after a few minutes, but the Ghanaian missed the chance. United, where Wout Weghorst was the deepest man, not much later claimed a penalty kick on Fernandes, but referee Taylor rightly did not respond.
With the next threat from the visitors, it was a hit. Man-in-form Marcus Rashford created space for himself and then perfectly pulled the trigger. His fifth goal in six games.
Arsenal was not fazed and answered the Red Devils a handful of minutes later. Granit Xhaka brushed the leather with great feeling on young Eddie Nketiah’s head. The Emirates shook to its foundations. At that point, the changing rooms were also visited.
Just like at the start of the first, the Gunners went forward with a lot of action in the second half. And that immediately paid off. Bukayo Saka cut in as he can and shot the far corner. De Gea beaten for a second time. United had completely lost their advantage.
But once again there was déjà vu in London: namely the leading team that gave away its lead. World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez dived with a lot of guts for the ball, which fell into goal over everything and everyone. Gabriel was also unable to prevent the equalizer on the line. Everything had to be redone.
Trossard time
Arsenal still hit the stake through Saka, but a 2-2 seemed in the making. Time for Leandro Trossard, then, Mikel Arteta had to think. The Red Devil was allowed to participate for another ten minutes.
And he immediately shared in the festivities: Zinchenko was found by Trossard and the Ukrainian pulled the ball again. Through Odegaard, Nketiah was able to extend the 3-2 in goal. The goal was briefly checked by the VAR, but the winning goal was allowed to stand. Arsenal thus records a great victory and, with one match left, is five points ahead of first pursuer Man City.
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