Premier League – Arsenal vs Manchester United – Player Ratings
In a thrilling match against Manchester United, an injury-time goal from Eddie Nketiah handed Arsenal three points, moving them one step closer to winning the Premier League.
Martin Odegaard’s initial shot was blocked, and Gabriel Martinelli curled over from within the box as Arsenal had the better opening of the two teams.
Despite dominating for the first 15 minutes, the away team eventually took the lead when Marcus Rashford got the ball outside the area, skipped Thomas Partey, and blasted from a distance past Aaron Ramsdale.
Erik ten Hag’s squad didn’t enjoy their lead for long, though, as Nketiah quickly restored parity with a close-range header to cap off a superb team move.
After that, the game went end-to-end with both sides evenly splitting possession and taxing their respective defenses, but both backlines stood strong and kept any significant opportunities from being generated.
Both teams continued where they left off at the start of the second half, playing at a fast pace and trying to score, with Arsenal appearing to have a tiny advantage.
In the 53rd minute, Bukayo Saka, who had just scored his seventh goal of the year, made a cut inside onto his left foot and struck a shot from outside the box into the far corner.
Rashford then came close to making it 2-2 right away, but Ramsdale successfully stopped his strong attempt inside the penalty box. A few minutes later, though, the goalkeeper undone all of his hard work when he mishandled a corner and Lisandro Martinez capitalized to tie the score.
As the game approached the hour mark, Arsenal had chances to retake the lead, but strong defence and bad finishing prevented them from doing so, much to the chagrin of an irate Mikel Arteta on the sidelines.
As the game approached its conclusion, the league leaders controlled possession and gradually pulled their opponents back, but the visitors continued to pose a threat on the break.
When a wayward ball from a free kick dropped perfectly to Nketiah with six minutes remaining in regulation, he had a great chance to score his second and his team’s third, but David de Gea made a great stop to keep it from happening.
The attacker quickly atoned, though, tapping in an Odegaard shot in the 89th minute to give his club a 3-2 lead.
United failed to generate any chances in the final three minutes of play, allowing Arsenal to secure an important three points.
Goalkeeper & Defenders
De Gea (5.5./10)
Was clumsy with the ball at his feet, which ultimately resulted in Arsenal scoring an equalizer. Possibly a more suitable setting for Bukayo Saka’s objective.
Wan-Bissaka (6/10)
Nketiah outjumped him since he was under pressure from Arsenal’s pressing and wasn’t as confident. Nketiah was placed onside to score the winning goal.
Raphael Varane (6/10)
Nketiah liked to prey on De Gea and Wan-Bissaka, but Acquitted himself respectably in comparison to Lisandro Martinez.
Lisandro Martinez (8.5/10)
Useful in both assault and defense. His line-breaking passes put Arsenal at risk because he was able to read the threat well. An incredible header made the score 2-2.
Luke Shaw (6/10)
Although he was on Saka, who beat Shaw to the goal, he had little to give on the other end due to United’s timidity.
Midfielders
Mctominay (5/10)
On his first league start since October 2, he held his own and tested Aaron Ramsdale with a side-footed shot.
Eriksen (6.5/10)
While being careful with the ball in crucial areas, Saka was mysteriously allowed to come inside and shoot the ball past De Gea. Huge obstruction to stop Martin Odegaard.
Antony (6.5/10)
The United commentators praised Drew for his courage to go back in time. a rise from his display at Crystal Palace.
Bruno Fernandes (6.5/10)
Marcus Rashford received the ball inside and scored the first goal. outstanding game management, but little offensive contributions.
Forwards
Rashford (7.5/10)
Cristiano Ronaldo dribbled the ball with a dip after dancing past Thomas Partey to give United the lead. By Ramsdale, a second chance was refused.
Weghorst (5/10)
A deck is preferable to the sky. once more in step with United’s build-up approach but not seeming to be a goal danger.
Substitutions
Fred (5.5/10)
Turned on to provide energy. Had a good remainder of the game.
