Arsenal goal-scorer Declan Rice says Gunners 'didn't have that cutting edge' in draw with Manchester United
Declan Rice salvaged a point for Arsenal as they drew Manchester United 1-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Rice scored in the 74th minute, putting the visiting Gunners on level terms after Bruno Fernandes' spectacular free-kick gave the Red Devils a lead just before half-time.
Fernandes' goal was United's first shot on target, and it came after Arsenal dominated possession and chance-creation through the opening 45 minutes. However, the second half saw a rejuvenated Man United side put several scares into their visitors, with goalkeeper David Raya forced into a number of notable saves.
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The Gunners would still manage to find their own opportunites despite the improved play of the hosts, and it was Rice who finally broke through for the London club after a brilliant Jurrien Timber run into the United penalty area.
"In the first half, we had some beautiful bits of play but didn't have that cutting edge," Rice told Sky Sports. "In the second half, we were very naive and almost gave the game to Man United.
"To get back in the game and to score and keep pushing. It's probably a fair point in the end."
The midfielder expressed frustration that his side couldn't convert on the first-half dominance, pointing to Arsenal's previous match as proof that the cutting edge is still present within the side despite an injury-ravaged corps of attacking players.
"We scored seven midweek [in the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven] and that's not luck," Rice said. "PSV hadn't lost at home for two years.
"Man United did well and sat in the low block well. It can take 90 minutes to break that down. There wasn't much in the game."
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