Manchester United given a stern examination by Arsenal despite late fightback
Standout performers for Arsenal included William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, while Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus netted dramatic late goals for the hosts
Goalkeeper Andre Onana was one of United's standout performers, with his reliable distribution providing a consistent outlet for the visitors.
Despite a spirited fightback in the dying moments of the match, Manchester United suffered a 3-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus scoring late goals for the hosts.
Eddie Nketiah's goal early in the second half gave Arsenal a 3-1 lead after Marcus Rashford had equalized for United following Gabriel Martinelli's opener.
Substitute Antony pulled one back for United with 10 minutes remaining, but Rice's strike in the 92nd minute and Jesus' effort in the 96th minute wrapped up a hard-fought victory for Arsenal.
The win takes Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, while United remain in sixth place.
In a match that saw Arsenal dominate for much of the proceedings, United's resilience in the closing stages will serve as a source of encouragement as they look to maintain their top-four challenge.
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