Manchester United's Antony, right, scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)Manchester United vs Arsenal (MUN vs ARS) Highlights: Marcus Rashford struck twice as Manchester United made it four wins in a row and ended Arsenal’s perfect start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday. A high-tempo, top quality game was decided by two Rashford goals on the break after Bukayo Saka had cancelled out United debutant Antony’s opener.
Arsenal remained top of the table on 15 points thanks to their opening five wins and while they will be disappointed to have ended that run, this was far from the kind of meek loss against Big Six opponents they have produced in the recent past.
United look to have found their belief again after starting the campaign with dreadful defeats by Brighton and Brentford and Dutch coach Erik ten Hag’s approach is bringing results.
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Arsenal dominated the ball for much of the game, and played well in phases, but there was a serious lack of killer instinct. United took their chances well, and defneded well in their low block. A huge result for Ten Hag's side, which is now just three points off the top.
It has been five minutes of Arsenal dominating in midfield, but getting nothing on goal. Lack of clinical finishing all game has haunted them.
Xhaka slips while trying to play the ball back to Ramsdale after a failed free kick. A more precise ball would have had Ronaldo through on goal.
United well on their way to a fourth consecutive win. Eriksen times his run perfectly, latches on to the ball, squares it for Rashford, who puts united 3-1 up. Counter attacking threat has been on throughout the game. Arsenal's perfect start in big danger.
The Red Devils are piling the pressure on Arsenal after they took the lead back. Ronaldo leapt for a header he very nearly doubled the lead with.
Arsenal in a hole now.
Exquisite through ball from Fernandes, who picked up a loose ball from Sambi, in to Rashford whose pace is too much for Arsenal's defence, and tucks it past Ramsdale.
2-1.
Xhaka preys on Varane's mistake. Odegaard slips in Jesus with a great through ball, and Saka gets the rebound into the net. Well deserved.
1-1.
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Cristiano Ronaldo on. Antony off, after giving the Red Devils the all-important lead in the first half in a memorable debut.
Saka clips in a cross from the left flank which hits the top of the crossbar. Arsenal creating a lot now.
Excellent play down Arsenal's right-hand side as Jesus does well to put a chance on a plate for Odegaard, who misses from 12 yards. Saka's follow-up whizzes past the far post.
Arsenal with work to do. Can United hold on?
While United started better, Arsenal have created more and the patterns of play have favourerd them this half. With Antony's goal though, United are likely to sit and play on the counter attack. Work to do if Arsenal are to create high-quality chances to win this one.
Some drives and half chances in United's box, but Arsenal have lacked the finishing and killer instinct. Half time approaching.
Huge goal from the Brazilian, against the run of play while Arsenal were creating danger. Antony latched on to a Rashford pass and tucked in at Ramsdale's far post.
Brilliant play from Arsenal, starting from the back with a great pass from Ramsdale, leads to back-to-back corners.
Smart turns and passes led to a sustained amount of pressure. Cross came in from the right and Martinelli's header was saved solidly by De Gea.
Since the disallowed goal, the game has meandered a bit. Loose fouls and bad decisions. Still in the balance.
Saka drives into the box on the outside of Malacia to put a cross in, beating a few behind him. Leads to an Arsenal corner, from Jesus heads out. Still 0-0, but with it's entertaining moments.
The goal come against the run of play. Odegaard breaks up play in midfield, a well-weighted pass from Saka follows, and Martinelli runs through and finishes. Checked by VAR, however, for a foul on Eriksen by Odegaard. Referee Paul Tierney called to check on the screen and disallows it.
United are dominating possession. Antony uses skill to escape pressure before Dalot's cross sets up Eriksen for a volley. Good chance.
Play switched to the other half as defender William Saliba was handed a unique chance at the edge of the box. Shot went wide.
United the better team so far.