Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the Emirates to get back to winning ways.
Ruben Amorim’s winning streak as United’s manager comes to an end with the victory.
William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored goals from corners, demonstrating Arsenal’s deadly set-piece effectiveness, which has been a defining feature of their campaign.
Neither team managed to muster a shot on goal throughout the first half, which was unremarkable.
United provided little offensive danger, as Thomas Partey’s header missed the mark, giving Arsenal their best opportunity.
But the second half was when the game really got going.
With a deft header from Declan Rice’s corner, Jurrien Timber broke the tie and caught United’s defense off unprepared.
Arsenal kept up the pressure, outscoring United in aerial battles and generating a lot of set-piece opportunities.
Unconventionally, William Saliba doubled the lead after a Thomas Partey assist bounced off his back and into the net.
The Gunners had more chances, but Mikel Merino missed by a close margin and Kai Havertz was denied by Andre Onana’s quick reactions.
With an incredible save to stop Matthijs De Ligt’s header, David Raya kept Arsenal’s clean sheet intact.