Manchester United vs. Arsenal – Soccer Match Report – September 4, 2022

Marcus Rashford scored twice and summer time signing Antony contributed a purpose on his debut as Manchester United claimed a powerful 3-1 win over in-form Arsenal at Outdated Trafford.

Antony opened the scoring within the thirty fifth minute following his transfer from Ajax earlier than Bukayo Saka responded for Arsenal, however Rashford’s brace ensured Erik ten Hag’s facet continued their early-season revival.

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Mikel Arteta’s staff had gained their opening 5 Premier League matches, however United halted Arsenal’s good begin to report their fourth successive victory after their preliminary struggles this season.

Arsenal appeared to have the proper begin within the twelfth minute when Gabriel Martinelli raced via and slotted house after being despatched via by Saka, however the purpose was disallowed after a VAR test for Martin Odegaard’s foul on Christian Eriksen.

It was United who took the lead within the thirty fifth minute via Antony when Rashford laid off for the Brazil worldwide to fireplace previous Aaron Ramsdale — changing into the twenty first United participant to attain on their Premier League debut.

Arsenal acquired themselves again on stage phrases within the sixtieth minute when Saka side-footed house after Gabriel Jesus was hustled off the ball by Diogo Dalot.

United hit again six minutes later via Rashford, with the striker’s shot taking a deflection off Ben White following a defence-splitting cross from Bruno Fernandes.

Rashford had his second within the seventy fifth minute when Eriksen squared for the England worldwide to attain from point-blank vary, with the trouble confirmed as being onside.

United look to have discovered their perception once more after beginning the marketing campaign with dreadful defeats towards Brighton and Brentford, with Ten Hag’s strategy now bringing outcomes.

Antony was handed a spot on the correct flank with Rashford central and Jadon Sancho on the left, whereas Cristiano Ronaldo began on the bench alongside Brazilian Casemiro.

“The spirit from this staff, they will cope with setbacks so we did, it’s actually nice and reveals your mentality. We now have actually improved on that,” Ten Hag stated after the match. “We’re completely satisfied and glad with the win, additionally the efficiency towards a very good staff. They performed rather well.”

Gunners boss Arteta was involved his facet had not made essentially the most of a great efficiency.

“I’m very disenchanted that we’ve not gained the sport,” Arteta stated. “The sport was there for the taking. We’ve not gained it as a result of we lacked some self-discipline in some moments and we weren’t ruthless sufficient in entrance of purpose.

“I advised the gamers at half-time that the sport is there for the taking and if we play with extra braveness we win the sport. It was 1-1 after which it ought to have been 2-1 [for us]. It’s a large lesson if you wish to win right here it’s important to do every thing so proper.”

Arsenal remained prime of the desk on 15 factors due to their opening 5 wins, whereas United climbed to fifth within the standings, three factors behind the Gunners.