Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their recent Premier League clash, which extended their strong record against United to four consecutive wins. Although Arsenal’s attack is star-studded, it was two defenders, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, who made the difference with their goals. Both players found the back of the net during set-piece opportunities, a strength for Arsenal this season, with seven goals from set-pieces, the highest in the Premier League.
The second goal, a corner kick from Bukayo Saka, saw Saliba bundle the ball into the net after Marcus Rashford had carelessly conceded the corner. Rashford, who had only come on around the 60th minute, seemed to mishandle the ball under pressure from Martin Ødegaard, leading to the corner.
The loss was a significant one for United and their coach Ruben Amorim, who was visibly furious with Rashford’s mistake leading to the goal. This defeat leaves Manchester United in 11th place, seven points off the top four, and marks their fifth loss in the league this season.