In a stunning Premier League upset, Manchester United delivered a significant blow to Arsenal’s title aspirations with a dramatic 3-2 victory at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The match featured multiple lead changes and a last-minute winner that electrified the title race.
The encounter began with Arsenal capitalizing on defensive errors when Lisandro Martínez’s unfortunate own goal put the hosts ahead in the 29th minute. United responded before halftime as Bryan Mbeumo intercepted a disastrous back pass to equalize calmly.
United seized momentum after the break when Patrick Dorgu unleashed a spectacular 20-yard strike into the top corner, putting the visitors ahead. Arsenal appeared to salvage a point when Mikel Merino capitalized on defensive confusion from a corner to level the score in the 84th minute.
However, Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha delivered the decisive blow in the 87th minute with a magnificent 25-yard drive that sealed United’s victory. The result marked Arsenal’s first defeat in 13 matches across all competitions and their first home loss in 18 games.
The victory represents a remarkable turnaround for interim manager Michael Carrick, who has now masterminded victories over both Manchester City and Arsenal in his brief tenure. United’s first win at Emirates since December 2017 lifts them to fourth place in the standings.
For Arsenal, the defeat compounds concerns about their title credentials following recent goalless draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. With Manchester City and Aston Villa both securing wins this weekend, Arsenal’s lead at the top has been reduced to just four points, intensifying pressure on manager Mikel Arteta as the club seeks its first league title in 22 years.