Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League, dealing a blow to the Gunners' title aspirations. Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha scored stunning goals to turn the match in United's favor after Arsenal had taken the lead. The result leaves Arsenal four points clear at the top but vulnerable to challengers.
The match at the Emirates Stadium saw Arsenal take the lead just before the half-hour mark when Martin Odegaard's wayward effort was diverted into his own net by Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez. However, an error from Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi allowed United back into the contest, with Bryan Mbeumo equalizing soon after.
Just after half-time, Patrick Dorgu stole the show with a thumping strike to put United ahead. Arsenal responded late through Mikel Merino's equalizer, but Matheus Cunha's brilliant curling effort from range sealed the three points for the visitors.
This was Arsenal's first home defeat since May against Bournemouth and the first time in 121 matches they conceded three goals. Manchester United's comeback marked their first victory at the Emirates since February 2005.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflected on the loss, saying: “First of all I want to congratulate Manchester United on the victory. It happened in really strange way; we were really dominant in the first half an hour. After that we dropped the standard and we didn't have much control. Then they had two magic moments.”
Interim United manager Michael Carrick praised his team's effort: “Massively proud. It was different to last week, they were two very different games. They put us under a lot of pressure... to come here and score three goals in the manner we did. The boys had to put an awful lot in today.”
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard admitted: “It wasn't good enough from us. We should've done better, but now it's time to stick together even more and to keep working to bounce back.” Cunha, who scored the winner, added: “These are the games I dreamed of playing when I came to United... To help them to this win means everything.”
The victory moves United into fifth place above Liverpool, while Arsenal remain top but now only four points ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa.
