The central clash in the 23rd round of the English Premier League ended in London with an unexpected scenario: Arsenal lost 2-3 to Manchester United at home. The match was full of goals, turns, and nervous moments - in short, a real "big game."
The score was opened in the 29th minute of the first half. However, the goal was scored not by Arsenal, but by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez - an own goal. For the guests, it was a painful moment, and for the hosts, it was an exciting one.
However, United quickly pulled itself together. Mbeumo leveled the score in the 37th minute, and the game felt like it was starting over again. Both teams looked for opportunities until the end of the first half, but the score remained unchanged.
The second half literally exploded. In the 51st minute, Dorgu scored a brilliant super goal, putting Manchester United ahead. That shot forced Arsenal to rush into attacks: the Gunners had more possession, increased pressure, but United stood firm in defense.
In the end, the hosts still seemed to have said their word. In the 84th minute, Merino scored, bringing the score to 2-2. The stadium shouted as if to say "now the turn is on our side." But football is sometimes like this: you don't even have time to be happy - the opponent spoils you.
Kunya, coming off the bench in the 87th minute, scored the winning goal. This shot from "United" was a heavy blow for "Arsenal": time was short, psychological shock was great, and there was almost no chance to return. The result is 2:3.
Thus, despite the defeat, Arsenal maintains the lead with 50 points. Manchester United climbed to 4th place with 38 points - such a victory in big games gives them not only points but also confidence.
EPL Matchday 23
Arsenal - Manchester United 2:3
Goals: Martinez 29 (own goal), Merino 84 - Mbeumo 37, Dorgu 51, Cunha 87
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Inapkiye (White, 58), Rice, Ødegaard (Edegar, 58), Subimendi (Saka, 58), Saka, Jesus (Gokeres, 58), Trossard (Madueke, 75)
MU: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Dorgu, Mainu, Fernandes, Amad, Mbeumo (Cunya, 69').
Yellow card: Rice 64
The conclusion is simple: Arsenal "returned" the game twice, but missed the last shot. And "MU" found the right person at the right time - and returned from London with a big victory.
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