Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time to secure a dramatic victory over Manchester United at Emirates Stadium.
In a chaotic finale to a largely scrappy game, United first thought they had snatched three points only to see Alejandro Garnacho’s 87th-minute finish ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee with the score 1-1.
The drama then switched to the other end in eight added minutes as Declan Rice’s deflected shot gave Arsenal the lead before substitute Gabriel Jesus raced clear to wrap up the win as the stadium exploded in elation.
United had taken the lead in the 27th minute when Christian Eriksen’s outstanding pass played in Marcus Rashford, who cut inside to send an unerring right-foot drive past Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The Gunners, who had already spurned a golden chance when the struggling Kai Havertz miskicked with the goal at his mercy, were level almost instantly when captain Martin Odegaard was given too much space and sent an emphatic finish into the bottom corner.
In an encounter that rarely hit the heights despite lots of effort, Arsenal – who had seen a penalty over-turned by the VAR after official Anthony Taylor originally ruled Havertz had been fouled – missed a glorious late opportunity when Bukayo Saka shot straight at Andre Onana.
United saw celebrations cut short with three minutes left when substitute Garnacho raced clear to score, but the VAR ruled he was just offside – opening the door for Arsenal to produce two devastating blows.
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Manchester United
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Squad number5Player nameMaguire
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Squad number11Player nameHøjlund
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Squad number17Player nameGarnacho
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Squad number35Player nameEvans
Line-ups
Arsenal
Formation 4-3-3
- 1Ramsdale
- 4White
- 2Saliba
- 6Gabriel
- 35ZinchenkoSubstituted forTomiyasuat 76′minutes
- 8ØdegaardSubstituted forJorginhoat 90+9′minutes
- 41Rice
- 29HavertzSubstituted forFábio Vieiraat 77′minutes
- 7SakaBooked at 40mins
- 14NketiahSubstituted forGabriel Jesusat 76′minutesBooked at 89mins
- 11MartinelliSubstituted forNelsonat 90′minutes
Substitutes
- 9Gabriel Jesus
- 10Smith Rowe
- 15Kiwior
- 18Tomiyasu
- 19Trossard
- 20Jorginho
- 21Fábio Vieira
- 22Raya
- 24Nelson
Man Utd
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 24OnanaBooked at 68mins
- 29Wan-Bissaka
- 2LindelöfBooked at 38minsSubstituted forEvansat 84′minutes
- 6Li MartínezBooked at 65minsSubstituted forMaguireat 67′minutes
- 20Dalot
- 18Casemiro
- 14Eriksen
- 21AntonySubstituted forGarnachoat 84′minutes
- 8Bruno Fernandes
- 10Rashford
- 9MartialSubstituted forHøjlundat 67′minutes
Substitutes
- 1Bayindir
- 5Maguire
- 11Højlund
- 15Reguilón
- 17Garnacho
- 28Pellistri
- 35Evans
- 44Gore
- 46Mejbri
- Referee:
- Anthony Taylor
- Attendance:
- 60,192
Live Text
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Match ends, Arsenal 3, Manchester United 1.
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Second Half ends, Arsenal 3, Manchester United 1.
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Foul by Reiss Nelson (Arsenal).
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Goal! Arsenal 3, Manchester United 1. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Fábio Vieira following a fast break.
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Foul by Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal).
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Jonny Evans (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Offside, Arsenal. Jorginho tries a through ball, but Bukayo Saka is caught offside.
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Substitution, Arsenal. Jorginho replaces Martin Ødegaard.
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Goal! Arsenal 2, Manchester United 1. Declan Rice (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross following a corner.
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Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Christian Eriksen.
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Attempt blocked. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
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Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Christian Eriksen (Manchester United).
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Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United).
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Foul by Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal).
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Casemiro (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Substitution, Arsenal. Reiss Nelson replaces Gabriel Martinelli.
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VAR Decision: No Goal Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United.