Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United: Report, result and goals as Red Devils stun leaders

"Arsenal began strongly and controlled much of the opening half-hour. They dominated possession, pinned United back, and created the clearer chances early on. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were heavily involved down the right, while Martin Odegaard and Martin Zubimendi found space between the lines. The best opportunity of the opening phase fell to Zubimendi, whose near-post header from a Rice free-kick was brilliantly tipped over by United goalkeeper Lammens at point-blank range."

"United struggled to establish any sustained rhythm but gradually began to pose a threat in transition. Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo both went close as Arsenal's back line showed signs of vulnerability when pressed. That pressure told in the 29th minute, though not in the way United intended. Arsenal took the lead when Odegaard's effort from inside the box deflected off Lisandro Martinez and into his own net after sustained pressure from a corner sequence. Rather than settle Arsenal, the goal unsettled them."

"Eight minutes later, a costly error at the back allowed United back into the contest. Zubimendi's misplaced pass towards David Raya fell straight to Mbeumo, who took advantage and finished calmly to make it 1-1. United finished the half with growing confidence, forcing Raya into action and testing Arsenal's composure in possession. United carried that momentum into the second half and took the lead five minutes after the restart."

Arsenal dominated the opening half-hour with strong possession and clear chances, driven by Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Martin Zubimendi. A Zubimendi header was superbly saved by United goalkeeper Lammens. Arsenal took the lead when an Odegaard effort deflected off Lisandro Martinez into his own net, but a defensive error led to Bryan Mbeumo equalising after a Zubimendi mispass. United grew in confidence, forced David Raya into action, then carried momentum into the second half. Patrick Dorgu scored early after the restart. Mikel Arteta made four substitutions before the hour to refresh the side.

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