Arsenal and Manchester United treated fans to an exhilarating showdown at the Emirates Stadium, culminating in a late victory for the home team, thanks to Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus, who netted injury-time goals. The Gunners initiated the action with an early surge, exerting considerable pressure on Erik ten Hag’s side. However, a swift counterattack swiftly placed Marcus Rashford in a one-on-one situation.
Rashford, cutting inside from the left wing, unleashed a magnificent strike into the far side of the net, granting the visiting team the lead in the first half. Yet, United’s joy was short-lived, as Arsenal orchestrated a rapid offensive down the left flank. The highly impressive Gabriel Martinelli delivered a pinpoint cross into the heart of the box, setting up Martin Odegaard to secure the equalizer.
Following the halftime break, Kai Havertz believed he had earned a penalty when Aaron Wan-Bissaka appeared to clip him inside the box. However, VAR overturned the initial on-field decision.
In the closing moments of the game, Man Utd substitute Alejandro Garnacho thought he had secured victory, only for VAR to rule him offside. With eight minutes of stoppage time announced, Declan Rice met a corner kick from Bukayo Saka, deftly controlling the ball with his chest before slotting it past Andre Onana for the go-ahead goal. To seal the deal, Gabriel Jesus added a third, sealing Arsenal’s victory.