Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVEManchester United take on Arsenal at the Emirates in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. United failed to win a 10th consecutive game in all competitions against Crystal Palace in midweek after conceding a late goal. Bruno Fernandes' strike looked to be enough for the three points but Michael Olise's free-kick levelled it at the death. Casemiro also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, which means he's now suspended for Arsenal, and that made the draw worse, but Erik ten Hag was keen to remind supporters the Reds defeated Mikel Arteta's side without him in September. Regarding the team news, Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho and Diogo Dalot miss out, while Scott McTominay replaces Casemiro in midfield. Fred is named on the bench. Arsenal are top of the Premier League and only Newcastle have taken a point from the Gunners at home this season.
United weren’t switched on enough after Rashford’s goal. 23' - ARS 1-1 MUNTyrone MarshallBoth sides have deserved a goalThe quality of Rashford’s skill and strike will take the headlines for that goal but his role in winning the ball back should be commended as well. It was a loose pass from Partey but he was under pressure because Shaw had just pressed and got a foot in and Rashford had closed the angle for the pass.
De GeaHesitant. 5Wan-BissakaOutjumped by Nketiah. 5VaraneSecure. 7MartinezHandy in defence and attack. 8ShawSteady half. 7McTominayTested Ramsdale. 6EriksenTidy in possession. 6AntonyAn improvement on midweek. 6FernandesInvolved. 6RashfordMarvellous goal. 8WeghorstLink up play good but no threat to Arsenal’s goal. 6HT - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonHALF-TIME! That's the whistle for the break. A thrilling first 45 minutes. 45' - ARS 1-1 MUSteven RailstonTwo minutes added onAlmost half-time. 43' - ARS 1-1 MUSteven RailstonUnited pressing wellThey've just forced Ramsdale into a mistake. Good pressing from Weghorst and Fernandes. 40' - ARS 1-1 MUSteven RailstonWeghorst can't meet the crossAntony tried to find Weghorst with an inswinging cross but it was wayward.
Follow the blog below for live updates from the Emirates. 56' - ARS 2-1 MUNSteven RailstonEriksen should have done betterIt was an outstanding goal from Saka to put Arsenal ahead, but Eriksen, who failed to get tight, should have done better. Allowing Saka the space to cut in will only lead to a shot on goal. 54' - ARS 2-1 MUNSteven RailstonCHANCE! Rashford comes close to the perfect response. Great save from Ramsdale. 52' - ARS 2-1 MUNKEY EVENTGOAL! 2-1 ARSENAL! Saka with a fantastic goal from the edge of the box - another great finish.
One of the United analysts yelled ‘get up, Aaron’ when the corner was taken and he didn’t get up there. United brought that on themselves with needlessly trying to play out from their own third. De Gea is not a good enough ‘keeper to do it and Wan-Bissaka is not the right-back you want on the ball in those phases. Nketiah’s eyes are lighting up like floodlights whenever the ball is with De Gea. Arsenal fans responded confidently to going 1-0 down, standing up and encouraging the team.
He’s not had a sight of goal but he’s been involved a lot, his link-up play is good and when the ball is played into his feet he’s either keeping it or laying it off to a teammate, which is allowing United to get men forward. 31' - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonThe possession is evenArsenal have had 51 per cent possession - an even contest.
Eriksen can't get close to the ball and Saka punishes him. 50' - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonBrilliant from MartinezOdegaard just played a delightful ball into the box but Martinez cleared. 48' - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonArsenal counter-attackSuperb work from Saka to start the counter-attack. Wan-Bissaka wins his header at the back post. 46' - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonAntony lacks a yard of paceHe's fast off the mark but struggles to maintain speed. 45' - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonWe're back under wayNo changes at the break. HT - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonWATCH: Arsenal respond to the setbackHT - ARS 1-1 MUNSteven RailstonWATCH: Rashford scores a world-class openerHT - ARS 1-1 MUNSamuel LuckhurstHalf time ratingsAnd here are your half-time ratings...