Arsenal got here a large step nearer to qualifying for the Champions League with a significant win in opposition to Manchester United in a frenzied contest at Emirates Stadium.
Following their victory in opposition to Chelsea, the Gunners climbed above Tottenham into fourth place, rising the strain on Spurs forward of their match in opposition to Brentford later that night.
The end result successfully places an finish to United’s aspirations of ending fourth. They’re six factors behind Arsenal and have performed one extra sport.
Arsenal raced out of the blocks and took the lead after solely three minutes as David de Gea turned a Saka effort away, however just for Tavares to faucet in his first Arsenal aim.
Halfway by way of the primary half, controversy erupted when United’s penalty appeals have been denied as Cedric used his arm to cease the ball within the space. Arsenal got a reprieve.
Extra controversy erupted when Arsenal prolonged their benefit on 31 minutes.
Eddie Nketiah believed he had made it 2-0, however VAR judged him offside. Nonetheless, the VAR referee decided that Alex Telles fouled Saka as he pushed the ball to Nketiah. Craig Pawson, the referee, walked to the display and awarded a spot-kick.
Saka made no mistake from the spot, similar to he did in opposition to Chelsea on Wednesday.
Nonetheless, United responded rapidly with a aim from Cristiano Ronaldo following a Nemanja Matic cross.
Each groups created possibilities in direction of the conclusion of the primary half, and United then squandered a beautiful alternative to equalize early within the second half after they have been awarded a penalty.
Slightly than Ronaldo, Fernandes stepped up, did just a little shimmy, after which blasted a horrible penalty effectively huge of the submit.
Ronaldo then had a aim disallowed for a slight offside, and United have been main till Xhaka despatched a 25-yard drive previous De Gea to clinch Arsenal’s large win.
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