Cristiano Ronaldo reached 100 goals in the Premier League but was outshone by Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as the Gunners beat Manchester United 3-1 at home.
Arsenal took the lead just three minutes in. Raphael Varane and Alex Telles failed to deal with a cross, allowing Saka to force a good save from David de Gea. Unfortunately for Manchester United, Nuno Tavares was there to tap home at the back post.
United then had good chances through Anthony Elanga and Bruno Fernandes but couldn’t draw level, before Diogo Dalot hit the crossbar with a long-range effort.
However, it was Arsenal who bagged the next goal. Telles brought Saka down in the box, and after a lengthy VAR delay, the referee gave the penalty. Saka stepped up to net his second spot-kick in as many games.
United had something to say before the first half was up. Nemanja Matic whipped in a cross to the back post and Ronaldo was there to finish, marking his 100th Premier League goal in the process.
United had a great opportunity to get level after the interval. Matic rose to meet a corner and headed it onto Nuno Tavares’ arm, forcing the official to give another spot-kick. Fernandes missed it though, summing up a poor day for the Red Devils.
Granit Xhaka then hit a stunning strike from distance to restore Arsenal’s two-goal cushion and ensure all three points remained in north London.
The result sends Arsenal above Tottenham and into fourth, before their rivals play Brentford on Saturday evening. United, meanwhile, remain in sixth and are now six points behind the Gunners.
Ronaldo returned from compassionate leave to make it 100 league goals and 21 for the season. But Saka helped Arsenal get two goals, meaning he picks up a very good rating…
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
Aaron Ramsdale: Sloppy in possession when playing out from the back, putting United on the front foot. Also made a few good saves to atone for his errors while on the ball. The best of those came in the second half when he brilliantly tipped…
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