In a tense encounter at Old Trafford, Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United, thanks to a first-half strike from Leandro Trossard.
This crucial win puts the Gunners back at the top of the Premier League table, although Manchester City still have a game in hand.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to a first-half goal from Leandro Trossard. This win puts Arsenal back at the top of the Premier League table, although Manchester City still have a game in hand.
The Gunners dominated the early stages of the match, but it was Trossard who broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, finishing a low cross from Kai Havertz. This marked Trossard’s 17th goal of the season and Arsenal’s 89th in the league, their highest tally in a 38-game season.
Despite early pressure from Arsenal, chances were limited for both sides throughout the remainder of the match. In the second half, both teams had opportunities to score, with Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice coming close, while Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho also threatened.
Mikel Arteta brought on Gabriel Martinelli for Trossard in an attempt to revitalise the attack, and the Brazilian nearly doubled the lead with two efforts on goal.
The match, which began in summery conditions, ended amidst a a downpour. Despite the storm that threatened, Arsenal rode it out to secure a vital three points, doing the double of Manchester United for the first time in almost 20 years.
After the game, Kai Havertz, who provided the assist for Trossard’s winning goal, jokingly declared himself a Tottenham fan for their upcoming match against Manchester City, hoping for a result that would further boost Arsenal’s title chances. You can read those comments in full here.
What’s next
Arsenal’s title aspirations remain alive, and, for the first time in 25 years, their fate will be decided on the final day of the season, regardless of Manchester City’s result against Tottenham.
The Gunners will host Everton in their final fixture, knowing that a win, combined with dropped points from Manchester City, could secure their first Premier League title since 2003/04.