Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-0 in a Premier League match, with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scoring from second-half corner kicks. This loss marked Ruben Amorim’s first defeat as United’s head coach. Despite a relatively even possession split (Arsenal at 51% vs. United’s 49%), the match saw United struggle to convert their limited chances. They had only five attempts at goal, with just two hitting the target. In contrast, Arsenal fired 14 shots, six of which forced saves from United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
United’s failure to defend set-pieces proved costly. Arsenal had 19 corners, capitalizing on two to seal the victory, while United failed to win a single corner throughout the match. Amorim noted that his team could have been more aggressive in these situations, which ultimately decided the game. The result leaves United in mid-table, with their next match against Nottingham Forest.