Manchester United Archives: 05/2017

Granit Xhaka has defended himself after a topsy-turvy first season in the Premier League.

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is joined by Paul to rejoice in beating Manchester United and celebrate the state visit of Anita and her entourage.

Arsenal’s midfield outshone their United counterparts and provided the perfect platform for Sunday’s 2-0 win, which leaves Jose Mourinho still searching for his first league win at the Emirates and first win in any competition against a current Top 6 side since November 2014.

Thierry Henry reckons that Jose Mourinho will have the last laugh over Arsene Wenger when he wins the Europa League this season.

Kieran Gibbs has once again returned to the starting lineup after Arsene Wenger decided to change up Arsenal’s formation.

Antonio Conte has backed Jose Mourinho’s decision to field a weakened team against Chelsea’s title rivals, Spurs, next weekend.

Arsenal will reportedly offer Kylian Mbappe a ‘central role’ if the 18-year-old chooses the Gunners over Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho has shocked Arsenal fans everywhere by actually saying something moderately nice about their club.

When Francis Coquelin was brought on for goalscorer (sort of) Granit Xhaka in the 76th minute against Manchester United, Arsenal fans everywhere let out a collective groan.

Danny Welbeck revealed after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday that he and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have discussed linking up on the pitch several times over the years.

Danny Welbeck was picked to started against his former club, Manchester United, on Sunday because of his – ironically – fantastic record against them.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal knew if they could keep the scoreline at 0-0 until halftime, they would beat Manchester United.

Mesut Özil is not a big-game player. He fades when his side need him most and is a luxury player, one that Arsenal cannot afford – so say his critics, especially in the media.

Once again, Granit Xhaka was one of Arsenal’s best performers against Manchester United and scored a vital goal during our 2-0 win.

Alexis Sánchez was not at his world-class best against Manchester United, but showed flashes of individual brilliance during our 2-0 victory on Sunday.

Arsenal beat Manchester United on Sunday to put fifth place back in their own hands (are you excited?). So how did the players do individually?

Arsenal ended Manchester United’s unbeaten run, Arsene Wenger beat Jose Mourinho, and for one glorious afternoon, football was fun again for Gooners the globe over.…

Arsenal ended Manchester United’s unbeaten run, Arsene Wenger beat Jose Mourinho, and for one glorious afternoon, football was fun again for Gooners the globe over.

With both managers mounting a challenge for a Champions League spot for the next season, this will be one of the most important fixtures in the coming weeks.

Why even watch Arsenal v United, it’s just going to go badly, right?