Manchester United have ended Arsenal's five-game Premier League unbeaten run after demolishing Mikel Arteta's charges 3-1 at Old Trafford. The two English giants went into the Sunday, September 4, clash off a fine run of results, with Arsenal winning all five of their opening matches of the season.
Bruno Fernandes and his teammates celebrate their 1st goal during
the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford. Photo by Simon Stacpoole. Source: Getty Images United, meanwhile, had a slow start to the new campaign but has since managed to get its campaign back on track.The Red Devils have won three of their most recent outings before they secured their fourth straight win against Arsenal.
How Man United downed Arsenal at Old Trafford:
Erik ten Hag named a strong squad for their home match against the Gunners, with summer arrival Antony making the starting XI.
The Brazilian winger went on to mark his debut with a goal as he found the back of the net in the 35th minute by steering a precise first-time shot into the far corner after he was set up by Marcus Rashford.
Bukayo Saka went on to equalize for the north Londoners on the hour-mark after he was set up by Martin Odegaard, only for Rashford to restore United's lead six minutes later. The English forward made it 3-1 for the hosts in the 75th minute after a beautiful build-up involving Diogo Dalot and Christian Eriksen.
Arsenal's efforts to get back into the match proved futile, with United holding firm to their lead to claim maximum points.
Despite the defeat, Arsenal remains top of the s
tandings with 15 points, a point ahead of second-placed Man City.
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