Arsenal beat United 0:1 and returned to the top

English league 23-24

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The outstanding actor

Gabriel, score: 7
Another great game for the Arsenal stopper who frustrated the United attack time and time again and helped his side keep a clean sheet.

The disappointing player

Rasmus the curtain, score: 4
The Norwegian striker was not in the game, and in the few situations he came to he was not focused enough.

The 37th round as part of the Premier League continued today (Sunday) when Manchester United hosted Arsenal for an intriguing battle at the end of which the Gunners prevailed 0:1 and returned to the top. At the expense of Manchester City. Leandro Trosar scored the only goal of the game to set the score.

The opening was very high-tempo with both teams attacking and creating chances, but it was Mikel Arteta’s side who managed to score when Leandro Trusser curled in from close range after a great Kai Heberts cross. Since the goal, the pace has calmed down and the visitors went into the break with the lead.

The second half opens as the first ended. Erik ten Haag’s team dominated a little more, but struggled to get into situations. On the other hand, the Gunners launched passing attacks and were dangerous, but were unable to double the result. At the end, Arsenal wins 0:1.

Following the victory, Arteta and his apprentices return to first place in the English league table, at the expense of Manchester City. Arsenal is at the top with 87 points, with the Citizens with 86 points and a game missing. On the other hand, the Red Devils continue to disappoint and count a third game without a win.

second half

Arsenal players are happy at the end (Reuters)

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Referee Paul Tierney has finished the game! Arsenal won and returned to the top

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David Raya received a yellow card

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Thomas Parte is out, Jakob Quiver is in

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Jorginho entered at the expense of Martin Odegaard

Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Haag (Reuters)

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Rasmus the curtain made way for Eitan Vitali

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Omari Forson came on for Aron Van-Bissaka

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Soufian Amarbat is out, Christian Eriksen is in

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Declan Rice sent a bomb from about 20 yards, Onana again reacted superbly and headed over

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Bokayo Saka left, Gabriel Jesus entered at his expense

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Gabriel Martinelli raced into the box, made a great cut into the center and sent a strong kick, but Onana reacted well and headed for the corner

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Alejandro Granacho received a ball inside the box, advanced a little and sent a good kick, but only to the outer net

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Johnny Evans left, Willy Kambwala came in his place

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Bokayo Saka received a yellow card

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Amed Traore left, Antony entered in his place

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Casemiro tried to surprise David Raya with a kick from about 25 meters, the goalkeeper was on the spot and caught

Alejandro Granzao is frustrated (another)

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The goal scorer, Andrew Trussard, made way for Gabriel Martinelli

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Martin Odgor received a ball at the edge of the area, cut to the center and sent a weak kick into the hands of Onana

Takehiro Tomiyasu keeps the ball (Reuters)

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Kai Habertz was the first to reach the corner kick, but hit it over the frame

first half

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The minutes since the goal were without real situations. United dominates a bit more, Arsenal tries to go for passing attacks.

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Scott McTominay kicked from about 20 meters, the ball hit the way through the Arsenal defense and went into the corner

Kai Hubertz and Andrew Trossar celebrate (Reuters)

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Gate! Arsenal went up 0:1: a bad clearance by United’s defense led the ball to Kai Habertz, the latter entered the box and sent a good cross that reached Leandro Trussar who rolled into the net from close range