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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Man Utd vs Arsenal
A reminder that Manchester United have made just one change to the side which beat Leicester, Anthony coming in for Anthony Elanga.
Arsenal have also made one alteration to the team that took three points against Aston Villa in midweek, with Oleksandr Zinchenko replacing Kieran Tierney.
Minutes away from kick-off. A real sense of anticipation inside Old Trafford.
Man Utd vs Arsenal
Ten minute warning for this huge top six clash in the Premier League.
Manchester United looking for a fourth successive win. Arsenal bidding to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Promises much. Delivers... more?
Ten Hag on winning three in a row
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has spoken ahead of his side’s clash with Arsenal today.
Asked about whether their positive form will help them, he said: “It gives us a bit extra, confidence you get by yourself. The team is winning and has belief of winning game, if we have the (right) attitude, we are hard to beat.”
On starting Antony, the United boss added: “He knows the style we want to play and what we expect and demand. He can be an offensive threat in one on ones, his speed - that makes the choice to play him.”
And on leaving Casemiro on the bench, Ten Hag said: “He is new in the team, he has to adapt to the team. He has to get used to my way of playing football. “The other thing, Scott McTominay is playing really well.”
Brighton make best ever start
Brighton’s win today means they have made their best ever start to a top flight campaign. They sit four points above Manchester United and just two below league leaders Arsenal.
Incredible stuff from Graham Potter. Can they push on towards a top eight finish this season?
Saka set to celebrate 21st birthday
Bukayo Saka turns 21 years of age tomorrow. He wants a goal and three points as his two birthday presents.
A victory would hand Mikel Arteta’s men a sixth straight victory at the start of the Premier League campaign.
Would be one hell of a statement.
FT: Brighton 5-2 Leicester
Manchester United and Arsenal will have to go some way to eclipsing this free-kick from Alex Mac Allister for Brighton.
Pick that one out.
Ronaldo on the bench again
Cristiano Ronaldo has started just one Premier League game so far this season. And he will have to settle for a spot on the bench again today.
The Portuguese superstar netted twice in this fixture last year. If he is going to do the same this afternoon then you have to think it will be in the latter stages of the match.
FT: Brighton 5-2 Leicester
Brighton have thrashed Leicester 5-2 this afternoon and it was sealed with a breathtaking free-kick from Alex Mac Allister.
The Argentine netted his second of the game with a 25-yard beauty after a Luke Thomas own goal was added to by Moises Caicedo and Leandro Trossard.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka netted for the visitors, but they turned out to be mere consolations.
Stunning from Brighton as they move up to fourth. Leicester still rock bottom after five defeats in a row.
Antony set to begin Man Utd career
Antony is at Old Trafford and been spotted signing autographs for a few fans before heading into Old Trafford.
The Brazilian winger, 22, will make his Manchester United debut today as he replaces Anthony Elanga in Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up.
Can he made an instant impact?
Protests outside Old Trafford
Manchester United fans are continuing to protest against the Glazers ownership of the club ahead of todays’ match at Old Trafford.
The banners are there for all to see despite three wins in a row. The message is clear - the supporters want them out.
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