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 0-0 Arsenal
18 mins: Arsenal have responded well to that decision going against them. They are enjoying their first real period of possession in the game.
Worth saying that Martinelli’s finish was so wonderful. He was played through by Saka and just delicately lifted it over De Gea.
Made it look so easy. Shame it won’t count.
DISALLOWED GOAL! Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
15 mins: The goal is disallowed. Paul Tierney had a long, long look at that and eventually decided to disallow it.
Can see it from both sides, but ultimately Odegaard did nudge Eriksen and catch him on the leg too.
It’s as you were. United given a let off.
GOAL! Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (Martinelli, 12)
12 mins: Out of nothing!
Odegaard nicks the ball away from Eriksen, pushing him over in the process. No foul is given and Saka slides it into Martinelli who finishes deliciously!
But wait, Paul Tierney is going to the monitor to have a look at the possible foul on Eriksen.
We know what that usually means...
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
12 mins: The hosts have had 85 per cent of the ball in the opening 12 minutes of this match - a scarcely believable stat compared to a few weeks ago.
Sancho cuts in from the left and tries his luck at the near post but Ramsdale gets down smartly to parry it away.
All United so far. Oh but hang on...
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
10 mins: Jesus will carry on. For a moment there he looked knocked out, but alas he was fine after receiving a brief period of treatment.
Manchester United have the ball back and keep it for a sustained period of time which the home crowd are enjoying.
Positive start from the hosts. No major chances just yet.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
7 mins: Arsenal appear to be letting Manchester United have the ball in the early stages. Not a great deal of pressing going on in United’s half of the pitch from Arteta’s men.
Oh that’s a nasty one. McTominay wins the ball back fairly from Jesus and the Arsenal striker hits his head hard on the floor as he tumbles over.
Play is stopped. Jesus should be OK to continue.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
4 mins: Odegaard clips the free-kick into the box from the right-hand side but it’s comfortable headed away by Manchester United.
Arsenal win it back and the ball drops for Xhaka on the edge of the box. The Swiss midfielder has a crack and McTominay gets in the way to block.
Both sides looking to control the tempo early on. Great atmosphere inside Old Trafford.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
2 mins: Manchester United have started on the front foot, pinning Arsenal back into their own half with some early possession.
Dalot charges across the pitch from right to left and evades a couple of challenges. His cross is low but cleared by Arsenal.
Jesus then gallops up the other end of the field and wins a free-kick after a late lunge by Martinez.
Fast-paced opening.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
1 min: KICK OFF! Here we go then. Manchester United get us going in this blockbuster clash.
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