Arsenal showcased their strength with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.
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The win brought Arsenal closer to Premier League leaders Liverpool, cutting the gap to seven points.
However, the spotlight wasn’t just on Arsenal’s performance—it was also on Manchester United’s shortcomings, particularly those of Marcus Rashford.
Roy Keane’s Brutal Assessment
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane held nothing back during his live analysis on The Overlap.
The outspoken pundit expressed his frustration with United’s lackluster performance and singled out Rashford for criticism:
“Marcus Rashford came on there. His general play as a footballer is shocking.”
Keane also took aim at United’s substitutes, stating that they contributed little after coming on:
“The subs have done nothing. Manchester United deserve nothing anyway. They were rubbish. They fool you, they’re not dynamic.”
Rashford’s Struggles
Despite scoring three goals in the two games leading up to the Arsenal clash, Rashford failed to impress after being introduced in the final half-hour. Benched by manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford’s muted display did little to justify a starting spot.
Berbatov’s Reaction
Dimitar Berbatov, another former United star, echoed Keane’s sentiment on Amazon Prime:
“In the second half, the storm came for United. Set-pieces were a big problem, and Arsenal scored twice from them. It’s back to the training ground to fix the mistakes.”
United’s Position and Arsenal’s Momentum
The loss leaves Manchester United languishing in the bottom half of the table with just 19 points from 14 games. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s third consecutive league victory adds momentum to their title challenge under Mikel Arteta.
Elsewhere, Liverpool’s 3-3 thriller with Newcastle and Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest highlighted a dramatic day in the Premier League.
With United’s inconsistencies laid bare, Ruben Amorim faces a tough road ahead as he works to rebuild confidence and momentum in a demanding season.
