4 points worth mentioning from Old Trafford

4 highlights from Manchester United 3-2 Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a Premier League defeat following a Cristiano Ronaldo brace. (Photo by Alex Livesey / Getty Images)

Arsenal suffered a heavy 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford in one game Premier League that clash is theirs to take.

Emile Smith Rowe gave Arsenal the lead within 15 minutes with a fine strike, one of the weirdest in Premier League history. David de Gea was lying on the ground and clutching his legs after Fred stood on top of him, letting Smith Rowe catch the volley into an empty net.

After an extended VAR check, the goal was delivered correctly.

However, United responded with a goal just before half-time from Bruno Fernandes as he stroked home from Fred’s cut after some sloppy defense from the Gunners.

4 highlights from Manchester United 3-2 Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side suffer Premier League defeat after Cristiano Ronaldo brace

After the break it didn’t take long for Cristiano Ronaldo to put the hosts ahead as he over-exploited some poor defence, before Martin Odegaard quickly equalized not long after as he cleverly cushioned the ball. from a pass from Gabriel Martinelli.

Just as quickly as Odegaard was the hero, he became the villain. In a relatively relaxed, inexplicable position, the Norwegian knocked Fred out of the box to give United a penalty that Ronaldo made no mistake on.

It was a bad night for Arsenal, who are better in the big games, but lessons have not yet been learned. After taking the lead 1-0 group sit down and invite pressure from United – and it tipped them off again.

There are many points worth mentioning from this issue.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal controls the ball in the air during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 2, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey / Getty Images)

1. Super Gabriel Martinelli

One of the few who can hold their head high after tonight’s effort. Outstanding from the first minute to the last, his speed, energy and willingness to close are the hallmarks.

In his last two outingsMartinelli has one goal and one assist to his name and on this occasion he was Arsenal’s best player on the pitch.

His form now warrants a starting place as he brings a new dimension to Arsenal’s attack and is a constant threat at Old Trafford. The talk will be about a change at centre-back, whatever that possibility is, and based on the idea of ​​a worthy mode he needs to play.

His physicality and ability to win one-on-one is also a highlight as he regularly goes up against Harry Maguire in aerial duels. One of the only Arsenal players to hold his head high tonight, when he switched to the left wing in the second half he looked deadly.

It was like there was fire in his stomach.

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