After putting in a lot of effort, Bruno Fernandes was hurt and missed two consecutive games. Scott McTominay replaces the Portuguese midfielder who plays in the attacking position and wears the captain’s armband.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to practice on defense, but coach Ten Hag has yet to put him in the game. The “Red Devils” center back pairing remаins Casemiro and Evans, who were heavily lambasted in the 0-4 loss to Crystal Palace.

In the opposite direction, coach Mikel Arteta has the best choices available. The “Gunners” are aiming for win in order to keep their championship hopes alive.

Arsenal applied pressure on the hosts from the start. The away team’s first shot came in the fourth minute. Bukayo Saka’s efforts, however, were ineffective against Andrea Onana. Just one minute later, MU had a chance after Thomas Partey lost possession of the ball. Rasmus Hojlund took a decisive shot with his left foot but missed the post.

In the seventh minute, Amad and Garnacho dribbled through Arsenal’s defense, earning a corner. Arsenal’s defense, on the other hand, played with determination to keep the ball in the net.

After 15 minutes, MU scored four goals, twice as many as Arsenal, but it was futile. Anyway, this was a rather successful start for the Old Trafford club during a period when they were decimated by a “ιnjury storm”.

At a point when the game was level, MU conceded a goal. Casemiro ran out of time in the 21st minute, rendering MU’s offside trap ineffective. Kai Havertz easily raced along the right flank before crossing for Leandro Trossard to cushion the ball from close range, putting the away club ahead.

When the midfield is unable to hold the ball, MU relies on the individual efforts of its wingers. Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo worked hard but were unable to make an impact against the Premier League’s best defense this season. Rasmus Hojlund “disappeared” inside as well, constantly receiving the ball in the circle of two or three away team defenders.

Arsenal continued to play well for more than 10 minutes into the second half. Instead of launching an оffensive, London’s representative prioritizes defensive measures. Garnacho kicked right into the advertising sign in the 60th minute, when the opposing team’s defense had a rare opening.

In the 70th minute, MU had their first shot on goal, which Casemiro handled from a long distance. The ball went wide, but not far enough to cause difficulties for David Raya.

When Antony entered the pitch in the final 20 minutes, MU began to play more determinedly. However, the home team’s assaults were almost ineffective in front of Raya’s goal.

Arsenal’s first chance of the second half came in the 78th minute. Marinelli fired a powerful shot from inside the penalty area, prompting Andre Onana to fly as far as possible to block it. Not only that, but the Cameroonian star saved MU from two successive Arsenal defensive dilemmas in the 83rd minute.

Arsenal won the match comfortably. MU took 14 shots but never made it difficult for Raya. “Gunners” briefly took the lead with 86 points, one point more than Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s club will face Tottenham in a make-up match in the middle of next week.