Arsenal resumed their winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates. The victory ended Ruben Amorim’s unblemished run as United manager.
Jurrien Timber and William Saliba’s goals from corners demonstrated Arsenal’s lethal set-piece efficiency, a theme throughout the season. The first half was unremarkable, with neither side taking a shot on goal.
Arsenal’s best chance came when Thomas Partey’s header went wide, while United offered little attacking threat.
However, the match came alive in the second half.
Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock with a clever header from Declan Rice’s corner, catching United’s defense off guard.
Arsenal continued to press, dominating United in aerial duels and creating numerous chances from set pieces.
William Saliba doubled the lead in unconventional fashion, with a Thomas Partey assist deflecting off his back into the net.
The Gunners could have added more, but Andre Onana’s reflexes denied Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino missed narrowly.
David Raya preserved Arsenal’s clean sheet with a stunning save to deny Matthijs De Ligt’s header.
