Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates, courtesy of goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.
Both goals highlighted Arsenal’s dominance in set pieces, with Thomas Partey playing a key role in Saliba’s decisive strike.
Rashford’s Costly Flick
The turning point came when Marcus Rashford, under pressure near the corner flag, attempted an audacious flick to clear the ball. Instead, he inadvertently sent it out of play, conceding a corner.
Arsenal capitalized, with Bukayo Saka delivering a pinpoint corner that Partey redirected for Saliba to finish.
Fans were quick to voice their frustration online:
- “Just conceded from Rashford trying that flick and giving a corner away, so frustrating.”
- “What is Rashford doing there? Ridiculous to concede a corner like that.”
Amorim Acknowledges Arsenal’s Set-Piece Mastery
United manager Ruben Amorim admitted Arsenal’s prowess in set pieces proved too much for his side.
“If you follow the Premier League, you know how strong Arsenal are on corners. The difference today was the set pieces,” he said in his post-match press conference.
Amorim highlighted Arsenal’s lethal crosses and corner routines as a persistent challenge, commending their strategy and execution.
United’s Challenges Continue
This defeat marks Amorim’s first loss as United boss, leaving the team with much to reflect on as they aim to regain control in upcoming fixtures.