From left to right: Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Patrick Dorgu (all pics GETTY)
From left to right: Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Patrick Dorgu (all pics GETTY)
Former Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho reacted after Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes hailed his teammate Patrick Dorgu's performance in the 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday (January 25).
After Lisandro Martinez's own goal gave the Gunners an early advantage, Bryan Mbuemo capitalised on a loose pass from Martin Zubimendi to level proceedings. Fernandes then played on Dorku, whose fine finish gave the Red Devils the lead for the first time in the game.
Although Mikel Merino thought he bagged a late equaliser for the Gunners, Matheus Cunha's superb winner gave the Red Devils all three points. Fernandes hailed Dorgu with an Instagram message that read "Ballon D'Orgu" (as per United in Focus). Dorgu responded with "Nice assist," to which former Red Devils winger Garnacho - who's now at Chelsea - commented:
"T Best."
Dorgu has now scored in two successive games as interim boss Michael Carrick's men have toppled the league's current top two, beating second-placed Manchester City 2-0 at home before winning at the home of the Gunners on Sunday.
It marked the first time the Red Devils won a Premier League game at the Emirates since 2017.
"Really proud" - Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick after Arsenal win
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick was understandably happy after the come-from-behind win at Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday. It marked a second win in as many games for the interim boss in his second stint.
Carrick had an unbeaten three-game spell in 2021 - winning twice - after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's removal. He has since made it four wins out of five following the victory at the Emirates. Reflecting on the win, the Englishman told BBC:
"It was a good day. I think we had to put a lot into that game, an awful lot. Credit to the boys, so proud of them. We had to sustain some attacks, especially earlier on, and we grew into the game.
"The boys have been fantastic in terms of taking things on, wanting to do it and investing into it. You can see what it means to them at the end. Really proud of them today. It's obvious to say, but it's a tough place to come, especially with the way the game flowed we stick at it and fantastic feeling at the end."
Manchester United next take on Fulham at home in the league on Sunday (February 1), having climbed to fourth in the standings, 12 points behind leaders Arsenal (50) after 23 matches.