In a spectacular match marking the 500th competitive men’s game at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal triumphed over Manchester United with a 2-0 victory, achieving a historic fourth consecutive win against the Red Devils. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring shortly after the break with his first goal for the club, taking advantage of a well-placed corner by Declan Rice. Shortly after, William Saliba’s fortuitous goal sealed the win for Arsenal, extending their winning streak to four consecutive matches following the international break.
The first half was characterized by caution, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Although Arsenal entered the match with impressive offensive momentum, having scored 13 goals in their last three games, they faced a determined United side that managed to hold them at bay. Thomas Partey came close to scoring from a corner, but his effort went astray.
United had their best opportunity just before halftime when Diogo Dalot’s shot narrowly missed the target, highlighting a lackluster first half from both teams, with United managing just one shot until the 42nd minute.
Arsenal returned for the second half rejuvenated, and Timber capitalized on set-piece strategies that have proven effective throughout the season. In a thrilling moment, a corner taken by Rice found Timber, who netted the goal that changed the match’s dynamic.
Despite United’s efforts to respond, including a noteworthy save by Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya, Saliba’s goal from another corner secured the victory. This match underscored Arsenal’s remarkable efficiency in set pieces, having registered 22 goals from corners since the start of the previous season, and showcased the team’s depth and resilience.
This win also meant that Ruben Amorim, the Manchester United manager, experienced his first league defeat since December 2023, ending a remarkable 34-game unbeaten streak in league actions.
With this victory, Arsenal has not only made history by securing four consecutive league victories over Manchester United but has also cut the gap at the top of the league table to seven points.
Next up for Arsenal is a Premier League clash against Fulham before they host Monaco in the Champions League, offering the opportunity to build upon this promising momentum as they continue on their path to success.
Overall, Arsenal’s performance reflects a positive trend and increasing cohesion within the squad as they strive for greater achievements this season.