Arsenal showcased their lethal set-piece prowess to comfortably defeat Manchester United 2-0 today, ending Ruben Amorim’s unbeaten start in English football.
Goals from defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both from corners delivered by Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, highlighted the Gunners’ tactical efficiency.
Despite United’s defensive preparation, they were overwhelmed by Arsenal’s precision, marking the first time since 2014 that United conceded twice from corners in a league match.
With this victory in their 500th game at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to five matches and solidified their third-place standing, level with Chelsea on 28 points and just seven behind Liverpool.
Amorim’s United showed flashes of resilience, with David Raya forced into key saves to deny Matthijs de Ligt and Diogo Dalot in a well-organised first-half performance. However, Arsenal’s dominance in the second half proved insurmountable.
As Martin Odegaard’s return and defensive threats like Timber and Saliba continue to propel Arsenal into title contention, Amorim faces the challenge of refining a United squad still adapting to his tactics. The introduction of 19-year-old debutant Leny Yoro offered a glimpse of promise, but United’s inability to neutralize Arsenal’s dead-ball expertise underscored their current gap from the league’s elite.
