The race for the top four featuring two unpredictable teams. Arsenal and Manchester United were both in need of points to get the coveted fourth spot.
It was a fast start by the Gunners who took the lead within three minutes. A cross into the box was not dealt with by the away defence. The ball dropped to Bukayo Saka whose curling shot was saved by David de Gea. Unfortunately for him, the rebound went straight to Nuno Tavares who scored.
The perfect start for @Arsenal!#ARSMUN // @NunoTavares pic.twitter.com/u5zaZOvJYN
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 23, 2022
The Red Devils tried to muster a quick response. Cristiano Ronaldo set Anthony Elanga free who drew a low stop from Aaron Ramsdale at his near post. The Arsenal goalkeeper almost played his side into trouble with a poor pass out. However, Bruno Fernandes’ chipped effort was blocked away by Gabriel. Arsenal were feeling the heat as Diogo Dalot smacked the crossbar from distance
The Reds are pushing for an equaliser with 20 minutes on the clock.#MUFC | #ARSMUN pic.twitter.com/siHKfZTnQg
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 23, 2022
However, it was the home side who doubled their lead. Some lovely interplay saw Martin Odegaard slip in Saka who was felled by Alex Telles. Eddie Nketiah finished from the loose ball but was adjudged offside. VAR then intervened for the penalty call and a spot kick was awarded. Saka made no mistake and finished expertly like last week.
🔥 BUKAYO PUTS AWAY HIS PEN!!
👊 A SECOND GOAL FOR THE ARSENAL
💪 COME ON YOU GUNNERS
🔴 2-0 🔵 (31)#ARSMUN pic.twitter.com/P7WmxoOTku
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 23, 2022
This time, United did make their dominance after goal count. Nemanja Matic’s cross was turned home by Ronaldo with his left boot to halve the deficit. It was his 100th goal in the Premier League but United could have fallen further behind. De Gea produced smart saves from Mohamed Elneny and Odegaard in between Ramsdale keeping out Telles to keep…
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