Arsenal vs Manchester United Highlights: Manchester United dealt a major blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title charge with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (January 25), continuing their impressive revival under Michael Carrick.
The win follows United’s statement victory over Manchester City last week, meaning Carrick has now beaten both Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta in quick succession since taking charge, a remarkable turnaround in form for the visitors.
Arsenal dominated early
Arsenal dominated the early stages, pinning United deep and controlling possession, and were rewarded when Martin Odegaard’s effort deflected off Lisandro Martinez for an own goal midway through the first half. But the hosts failed to capitalise on their control.
United grew into the contest with ruthless efficiency. Bryan Mbeumo punished a costly Martin Zubimendi error to equalise before Patrick Dorgu produced a stunning second-half finish to put the visitors ahead.
Although Arsenal briefly reignited the Emirates when substitute Mikel Merino poked home from a Bukayo Saka corner, United had the final word. Matheus Cunha silenced the home crowd moments later with a spectacular long-range strike, sealing a famous win and leaving Arsenal stunned at full time.
What it means for Premier League standings?
The result means Arsenal maintain a slim four-point lead at the top but United come to the fourth place in the Premier League points table with back-to-back wins for the first time since October last year. While Arsenal have 50 points from 23 matches, the Red Devils now have 38 from 23. This was the Gunners’ first home defeat of the season.
Good night from the Emirates
A dramatic evening in north London comes to a close as Manchester United edge Arsenal 3-2 in a pulsating contest. Thanks for joining us through all the twists and turns. Good night from all us here at FE.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Full time- MUN 3-2 ARS
Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2. Back to back wins for United for first time since October.
less than 120 seconds to go then. United 3-2 ahead. They are closing in on historic back-to-back wins in the Premier League.
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE SCORE: What a match!
For a moment, forget the result and the club that you support! What a match this has been!
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE SCORE: 7 minutes of stoppage time added
7 minutes of stoppage time added. Can Arsenal find another goal?
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE SCORE: GOAAALLLLLL!! Cunha with a thunderstrike
Just when Arsenal fans were starting to celebrate, Manchester United take the lead again! Substitute Cunha unleashes a 25-yard thunderbolt into the bottom-right corner, leaving David Raya with no chance.
The curling strike is sensational, even Carrick can’t hide his delight on the sidelines. United back in front with only minutes remaining!
87 mins: Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE SCORE: Dorgu goes off
Josiah Dorgu, scorer of United’s stunning second goal, goes down clutching his right hamstring and is substituted immediately. Benjamin Sesko comes on to replace him.
A blow for United, but they still hold a 2-1 lead with just 10 minutes plus stoppage to play.
80 mins: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
If Manchester United hold on to their 2-1 lead, they will jump two places in the Premier League table to claim fourth.
For Arsenal, a defeat would see their top-of-the-table lead shrink to just four points, adding extra pressure.
79 mins: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
Trossard off, Madueke on Mikel Arteta goes for broke as Leandro Trossard is replaced by Noni Madueke. The Gunners now have roughly 15 minutes to salvage a point at the Emirates. The clock is ticking, Arsenal need a spark to turn this around.
75 mins: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
Merino levels for the Gunners
Arsenal are back on terms! Amid a crowded penalty area, substitute Merino rises to the occasion, flicking Bukayo Saka’s corner into the net.
The Emirates erupts as the Gunners salvage a vital equaliser, keeping their title charge alive.
84 mins: Arsenal 2–2 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: About 20 minutes to go then! Woah!
About 20 minutes to go in the stipulated time. Arsenal want no time to be wasted and understandably so, they are 1 down goal. United want to maintain their lead here.
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: Missed chance for Arsenal!
Rice goes close but not close enough! Bukayo Saka threads a clever pass to Declan Rice at the edge of the box, giving Arsenal a chance to level. Rice takes aim, but his effort sails high over the crossbar. Another opportunity wasted as Arsenal push to get back into the game.
66 mins: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: Arsenal concede a FREE KICK!!! Yellow card for RICE
Declan Rice is booked for a rash challenge on Bruno Fernandes, leaving the Portuguese midfielder to take a free kick in a dangerous position.
Arsenal survive the set-piece unscathed, as David Raya gathers Fernandes’ delivery comfortably, keeping the deficit at one goal.
63 mins: Arsenal 1–2 Manchester United
How about this for a stat? Arsenal's last shot on target came 45 minutes ago. It's unbelievable how United have recovered in this fixture. What an eventful game already. 63 minutes on the clock.
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: Possession almost 50-50 now
United has found a way to come back into this fixture which started off as one way traffic, all going Arsenal's way. Arsenal- 53.3%, United- 46.7%.
White, Gyokeres, Merino, Eze come in for Hincapie, Jesus, Zubimendi and Odegaard in the 58th minute. Has Arteta hit the panic button here?
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: WATCH THE GOAL THAT HAS PUT UNITED AHEAD!
GOAL OF THE SEASON !!!!! DORGU SCORED IT !!!! pic.twitter.com/EOwQsM3dl4
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Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: United have turned the game on its head and how! Relive the goal
Dorgu stuns Arsenal. Manchester United have come from behind to take the lead! Josiah Dorgu, the 21-year-old wing-back, produces a stunning finish, a left-footed flick from the edge of the box that smashes off the top of the bar and into the net. Arsenal players protested that the ball struck his arm in the build-up but VAR confirmed the goal stands. The Emirates is silenced as United seize control early in the second half.
51 mins: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: GOAAAAAAAL!!! Patrick Dorgu YOU BEAUTY!!!
Who would have thought that Arsenal would trail after the opening minutes of the second half. Patrick Dorgu with a gem of a goal. You have to watch the replay to understand how beautiful this is. Red Devils go 2-1 up. WHat a goal. United believe!
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: No changes from either teams
Neither teams have made any changes at half time. United desperate to show that their performance against City in the Manchester deby wasn't just a once off thing. Arsenal looking for a win to go 7 points clear at the top.
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: HERE WE GO! Second half underway
The second half is underway here at the Emirates Stadium where Arsenal are taking on Manchester United. Scoreline- 1-1.
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: Second half coming up
United have managed to surprise much like how they did against City. GAME On here at the Emirates Stadium.
That equaliser highlights a worrying trend for the hosts. Arsenal have now committed three errors leading directly to goals in the Premier League this season and Martín Zubimendi has been responsible for two of them, including tonight and the earlier lapse against Spurs back in November.
A rare blemish in an otherwise dominant campaign, but one United have just punished ruthlessly. And that is what has helped them make a come back in this game.
It's 1-1 at half-time. It’s level at the break after a lively first half. Arsenal’s early dominance was rewarded in the 29th minute when Lisandro Martinez turned the ball into his own net under pressure.
But United hit back against the run of play. A costly error at the back allowed Bryan Mbeumo to equalise just eight minutes later, shifting the momentum before the interval.
Arsenal controlled large spells and territory, yet defensive lapses have dragged United back into the contest, and the hosts head into the second half knowing they have let control slip at home.
At one stage, Arsenal had dominated the possession 70-30 in their favour. United now have 41.9% of the possession as we enter the final five minutes of the designated time of the first half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United: GOALLLLL!!!! United equalise out of nowhere! The game's wide OPEN
Mbeumo levels it out of nowhere!
Completely against the run of play, Manchester United are back on terms. A rare mistake from Martin Zubimendi, a loose backpass, gifts Bryan Mbeumo a golden chance.
The Cameroonian pounces, rounds the onrushing goalkeeper with composure and coolly fires straight down the middle to silence the Emirates.
A huge momentum swing in an otherwise Arsenal-dominated half.
37 mins: Arsenal 1–1 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United: The opening goal is counted as OWN GOAL!
Official update on the opening goal. There’s been a change to the scoresheet. Following a review, Arsenal’s opener has been officially recorded as an own goal by Lisandro Martínez. Replays show the ball taking a decisive deflection off the United defender’s heel before crossing the line.
No change to the scoreline, Arsenal still in front after their dominant start.
35 mins: Arsenal 1–0 Manchester United
Timber finishes a flowing move
The Emirates explodes, Arsenal’s pressure finally tells. A slick move down the right, sparked by Bukayo Saka, sees Martin Odegaard thread a clever pass into the box. Jurrien Timber reacts brilliantly, flicking the ball into the bottom-left corner to put Arsenal ahead.
A deserved lead after a dominant opening spell.
29 mins: Arsenal 1–0 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE SCORE- Pressure building but still no GOAL
Another Arsenal corner. Arsenal force their fourth corner inside 20 minutes after Luke Shaw blocks Bukayo Saka’s cross. Saka takes the set-piece himself, picking out Gabriel at the near post, but the defender’s header drifts wide.
Arsenal’s set-pieces are causing problems, United still hanging on.
21 mins: Arsenal 0–0 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE SCORE- Arsenal with over 70% of possession
Arsenal with over 70% of possession. What a match this is turning out to be for the Gunners. Nothing significant for United yet in the opening quarter.
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