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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Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
48 mins: Arsenal immediately on the ball with a sense of purpose at the start of this second half.
Zinchenko dribbles unchallenged to the edge of the box and feeds Xhaka. He pulls the across the box but no Arsenal player is there to meet it on the penalty spot and United clear.
Feels like United will sit deep and try to catch Arsenal on the counter. They can’t match the visitors in the midfield areas.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
46 mins: BACK UNDERWAY. Arsenal resume the action as the second half gets underway at Old Trafford.
No changes in personnel for either side.
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Any changes for Arsenal? Eddie Nketiah? Emile Smith Rowe? You imagine Arteta will leave it as is for now as his team have dominated for large parts of the game.
If anything, Erik ten Hag may be the first manager forced into a change. He needs a bit more control in that midfield area.
HT: Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Manchester United have not conceded a goal since Mo Salah’s late strike in the 2-1 win over Liverpool.
Clean sheet against Southampton. Clean sheet against Leicester. Clean sheet against Arsenal?
Mikel Arteta’s side need to do something if they are to preserve their 100 per cent record so far this season.
HT: Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Half-time: Manchester United lead thanks to a debut goal from Antony. The Brazilian swept home to finish off a lovely team move.
Arsenal have largely dominated this opening 45 minutes but have nothing to show for it. Gabriel Martinelli had the ball in the back of the net but it was subsequently disallowed by VAR for a foul on Christian Eriksen.
Captivating and thrilling. United edging it at the break.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
45+3 mins: Wow! Talk about confidence!
Antony picks the ball up 40 yards out and tries to lob Ramsdale who is a few yards off his line. The Arsenal keeper plucks it out of the air, but United fans won’t mind that when they’re already winning.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
45+2 mins: Three minutes of added time at the end of this first half. You can put that largely down to the time VAR took to disallow Arsenal’s goal.
Arsenal win a free-kick midway inside the Manchester United half. Odegaard lifts it down the touchline for Saka but it drifts aimlessly out of play.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
45 mins: Arsenal get play back underway as they build up slowly from the back, looking for a way through this solid United defensive structure (didn’t think I’d be saying that after the Brentford thumping).
Saka eventually gets a bit frustrated and tries his luck from distance... way over the crossbar.
For the most part, Arsenal have been scintillating so far today. But they have nothing to show for their lovely football.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Antony’s debut goal for Manchester United. A moment he will never forget.
Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
43 mins: White crosses and finds Martinelli at the back post. He heads down for Odegaard but it’s a couple of yards in front of the Arsenal captain and United hook it away.
This relentless intensity pauses for a moment as Rashford receives treatment for a coming together with Gabriel.
A moment for Ten Hag and Arteta to ponder this first half. It’s been enthralling.
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