HIGHLIGHTS | Arsenal vs Manchester United (3-2) | Nketiah (2), Saka
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- Опубліковано 21 січ 2023
- Eddie Nketiah grabbed a dramatic late winner to ensure all three points from a breathless Emirates encounter.
The striker netted from close range to seal a memorable win that restores our five-point advantage at the top of the table.
After falling behind to Marcus Rashford’s long-range strike Nketiah soon had us level with a towering header from Granit Xhaka’s cross.
We were full of attacking intent all afternoon, and took the lead when Bukayo Saka fired into the corner from 20 yards.
The visitors drew level from a corner though, but our endeavour was rewarded late on when Nketiah poked home.
There was a frenetic pace to the game from the off. Early on Martin Odegaard scuffed a shot when well placed in the and Thomas Partey shot wide before Bruno Fernandes had a hopeful penalty appeal turned down.
Gabriel Martinelli floated a shot over from 20 yards before he was crowded out in the box after being found by an Odegaard reverse pass.
The game was just beginning to settle down when United took the lead. The visitors won possession midfield, fed the ball to Marcus Rashford who took aim from outside the area, and squeezed his low shot just inside the post.
It was the first goal we had conceded in 2023.
We needed to respond. Nketiah had a shot blocked after good work from Saka and Martinelli struck wide from the resulting corner.
We kept the pressure up, and were rewarded with Nketiah’s excellent header from Granit Xhaka’s cross.
It was end-to-end stuff by now. Scott McTominay forced a flying save from Aaron Ramsdale as an all-action half finished level.
We kept the pace up after the break, and Odegaard so nearly set up Xhaka inside the box after some more twinkling footwork to fashion the opportunity.
Our second when it came was a screamer. Saka shifted the ball away from his marker outside the box, onto his left foot, before firing low and true across David de Gea into the far corner.
Rashford nearly hit an instant response, but Ramsdale did really well to claw the deflected attempt wide.
He couldn’t hold an inswinging corner just moments later though, and Lisandro Martinez was on hand to loop a header in just over the leaping Gabriel.
The intensity hadn’t dropped for a moment, and Odegaard had our next chance. Xhaka found space in the box, his block shot fell to the skipper but his effort was deflected over for a corner.
Saka nearly repeated his goal from a similar position, but this time his shot was deflected onto the post and behind.
As the game entered the final ten minutes, we kept putting the United rearguard under pressure.
Leandro Trossard came on for his debut in the later stages to bolster the attack.
And the Belgian was involved in the late, late winner. After the ball bounced around in the area, it fell to Nketiah who prodded past for the winner.
The Emirates held its breath while there was a VAR review for offside. But then, delirium.
It was the striker’s 13th goal in his last 13 starts at the Emirates - he’s now the leading scorer, for the league leaders.
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No Gabriel Jesus no problem as a Chelsea fan let's gather here an appreciate Eddie nketiah absolutely tremendous
Zinchenko was everywhere today what a baller he is
I literally crying when Eddie scores the second goal. The boys really fight for the win until the final whistle. This win means a lot for us. Gunner for life 💪
I no longer get nervous watching Arsenal play. That is the biggest compliment I can give this team and manager. Almost expect to win every game and even if we don’t, I know we gave everything. Well done guys.
Zinchenko is class man, everywhere on the pitch. My man of the match
Tomiyasu's and Zinchenko's performance was outstanding. We definitely deserved a win today
How biased is the commentator💀
I've just noticed this Rashford ran to our fans to do his celebration and Saka ran those same fans and did his Celebration.. THIS TEAM MAN
Saka's goal is nothing than a top-class goal and Nketiah's finishes is truly a touch of finesse
Trossard played a big part in that final goal what a debut and what a signing
The goals by Rashford and Saka were both beautiful
Zinchenko’s ball IQ is next level. Guy can fill in as a CM when needed, and looked so natural when doing so. Top top player.
Zinchenko is the key. Absolutely amazing player with one of the best football IQ I have ever seen. Every decision from him is prefect, with great skill and high work rate.
Man Utd fan here. What a game. So much energy. Probably the best game in EPL this season. Arsenal definitely wins it fair and square. Congrats.
I'm french & Montpellier fan (Giroud's former club), but I am so happy to see Arsenal back. After months, years of struggle... Finally !!! Wish you to get the Premier League this year. It would be so well deserved. Come on Gunners !!!
Your defence is in trouble, Nketiah in da room
It's a pleasure to watch Saka play... he doesn't play, he does magic with his feet!
Iconic goal by Bukayo Saka. We've witnessed the best goal in this season by far.
as a man united fan im happy to see the good old united vs arsenal rivalry. Reminds me of the 2004,2005, 2006 games!!!!
Zinchenko really is just an Arsenal fan living out his boyhood dream ❤️