Man United vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Antony and Marcus Rashford goals
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal: Erik ten Hag’s side were ruthless on the counter-attack as they ended Arsenal’s winning start and extended their own run
Manchester United ended Arsenal’s winning start to the Premier League season in a thrilling clash that saw Antony score on his debut and Marcus Rashford hit a quick-fire double after Bukayo Saka had equalised in the second half.
After a bright start by both teams, Arsenal thought they had struck first as Gabriel Martinelli finished a devastating counter-attack but the goal was ruled out by VAR for an earlier foul on Christian Eriksen.
From there Arsenal took control but the Gunners were torn apart by United on the break, as Rashford set up Antony to steer a first-time finish past Aaron Ramsdale for a debut goal following his €100m move from Ajax.
Arsenal responded after the break with chances through Martin Odegaard and Saka, before the England international fired a deserved equaliser on the hour-mark. It seemed as if Arsenal had the momentum, but they were hit with a counter-punch as Rashford raced away to restore their lead.
It was the latest swing in a thrilling match and with Arsenal pushing forward with more numbers, Rashford scored his second to seal United’s fourth straight win and end Arsenal’s unbeaten start.
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Antony to start for Man Utd?
Will Manchester United’s new £85.5 million man line up for Erik ten Hag’s side against Arsenal this afternoon.
Antony was confirmed as joining the club earlier this week, breaking the deadline day record for the highest fee paid by any side.
He is eligible to play today, it’s just whether Ten Hag feels confident enough to throw him straight into the mix.
Man Utd vs Arsenal
A reminder that Arsenal have won all five games so far this season - beating Crystal Palace, Leicester, Bournemouth, Fulham and Aston Villa.
Manchester United lost to Brighton and Brentford, but have since picked up wins over Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester.
All to play for this afternoon.
Man Utd vs Arsenal
Could well be a battle of the two managers’ tactics later today. Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta are both well-respected when it comes to their tactical nouse.
But who would you say has the upper hand heading into this one? Tweet me @dylanterryjnst and let me know which manager you feel is the more prepare for this afternoon’s clash.
Man Utd vs Arsenal
This is a remarkable statistic. Manchester United have not won four Premier League games in a row since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in charge in April 2021 when they claimed five victories on the spin.
Erik ten Hag will be hoping to end that rotten run today. The Dutchman has arrived at Old Trafford ahead of the mouthwatering clash with Arsenal.
HT: Brighton 2-2 Leicester
Brighton and Leicester go in at half-time after a frantic 45 minutes of football.
Kelechi Iheanacho put the visitors ahead inside the first 60 seconds, before an own goal from Luke Thomas and a Moises Caicedo finish turned things around for the hosts.
Youri Tielemans then clipped a delightful ball over the top for Patson Daka to level things up once more.
And that is how it stayed until the break.
Sancho on Ten Hag plan
Jadon Sancho has praised Erik ten Hag’s impact since arriving at Old Trafford.
He said: “I would say (there’s) more information, a more clear plan and what to do, especially in some areas of the pitch. Definitely.
“The style of play in training is what we’re working on. Some of that you see, some of it is the intelligence of our players, creating and knowing each other well.
“We’re training more together and as you saw from pre-season, we’re playing well together. We’re playing in the style which the manager wants. Everyone is loving it at the moment.”
Man Utd vs Arsenal
Let’s hope all the goals at the Amex Stadium are not used up ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Arsenal later on today.
There has only been one goalless draw from the past 18 meetings between these two sides, stretching back to 2009.
That stalemate came in January last year when the pair cancelled each other out at the Emirates Stadium.
None of that this afternoon, please.
Man Utd vs Arsenal
If Brighton do beat Leicester this afternoon then they will move four points clear of Manchester United.
It means a win for Erik ten Hag’s side over Arsenal would see them climb to fifth, still a quite remarkable position given where they were after two matches.
Meanwhile, a victory for Arsenal would see them open up a four-point gap to the chasing pack behind.
Brighton 2-2 Leicester
Goals, goals, goals and more goals at the Amex Stadium. Patson Daka has levelled things up for Leicester and it’s 2-2 on the south coast.
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Manchester United vs Arsenal
Manchester United have only lost once at home to Arsenal in the Premier League since 2006.
That defeat came back in November 2020 when a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty was enough to hand the Gunners a 1-0 victory.
Last season, Arsenal went in front but ended up losing 3-2 as a Cristiano Ronaldo brace proved decisive for the home side.
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