Arsenal gets closer to glory with their latest dominance over Manchester United. They are currently trailing the league toppers only by 7 points.
ARSENAL – 2 MANCHESTER UNITED – 0
The Gunners have been infuriated during the first half by United. The Gunners were trying to maintain the composure.
United were already struggling to keep the ball off the hook.
Arsenal had the ball in possession for five minutes when Gabriel Martinelli tucked home from Havertz’s perfect pass, only to be trapped in the offside.
Their other good choice arrived within 30 minutes. Martinelli thrashed Zinchenko‘s blocked effort wide.
After a few moments, the hosts demanded a penalty. Harry Maguire’s thigh struck Saka’s cross. Despite all the trials, the first half did not meet the requirements of the Gunners.
Now the fun part begins in the second half. Two minutes into the second half, Martinelli had the home crowd at their feet. The left space was looking promising for him. Sixty seconds later, Arsenal got their corner.
Arsenal had their breakthrough within nine minutes in the second half. Timber leaned into Hojlund at the front post before converting Rice’s set piece into the back of the net.
United are stunned. The set piece was not something Amorim understood. Later, Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee came on.
So, the latter’s touch almost ended up in the net. Again from a set-piece.
Arsenal wanted to take the game to their advantage. So, they took full advantage of the set pieces. But, the storm was still yet to come.
With 66 minutes gone, United were trying to stop the attacking Gunners and put on par with them.
But, unfortunately, after seven minutes, Arsenal doubled their lead. Partey found himself at the back of the post from Saka’s corner. The header deflected off Saliba‘s shoulder.
AMORIM MIGHT HAVE TO PONDER FOR NOW
Manchester United‘s slow and steady return to the league is now over. Arsenal have gunned them down.
Ruben Amorim might have to think more about this season and for the future for now. He might have to be ready to deal with the tough competitions with the league race.
Even if Hojlund is in a formidable shape in the squad. However, there might still be some alterations to be done more precisely.
The set-pieces United dealt with have slowed their overall process. They had their piece of chances with Matthijs de Ligt‘s header but was brilliantly tipped over by David Raya.
Amorim will still get his chance to redeem his win at home against the Nottingham Forest.
Set pieces were not on Amorim’s wishlist this week. So, he said in the post-match interview that the set pieces killed the game. Too many players are surrounding the goalie which makes it tougher.
AUTHOR’S OPINIONS
I would likely add that Arsenal put a lot of faith in those corners. The more set pieces, the more it is getting reliable for Mikel Arteta‘s side.
Arsenal might have gotten a lot closer to the league title. However, the second spot has been quite the favorite spot for the Gunners for the past few years.
Chelsea, their rivals have joined them in the second place in the title race. Both are presently 7 points behind Liverpool who just drew in a shocking draw against Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, in the 11th position, the Red Devils need to back up and return to their normal schedule with the new manager.
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