
Arsenal kept the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a convincing 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
Leandro Trossard’s goal in the 20th minute sealed the deal for the Gunners, marking their first triumph at Old Trafford since 2020.
Starting the day in second place behind the formidable City squad, who had previously defeated Fulham 4-0, Arsenal’s win ensured that the title chase would extend to the final day of the season.
Securing their 27th win of the campaign, Arsenal’s unchanged starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game promptly showcased their attacking prowess.
Kai Havertz’s skillful maneuver past experienced United defender Jonny Evans underscored their offensive intent.
Despite facing sustained pressure, Arsenal struggled to break through United’s defense, but ultimately clinched the vital three points, much to the delight of their traveling supporters.
The triumph propelled Arsenal back to the top spot, narrowly edging ahead of City by a solitary point just a week before the season finale.
However, City still hold a game in hand, set to face Arsenal’s north London rivals, Tottenham, on Tuesday night. A win for City in North London would see them reclaim the lead, putting the title within their grasp on the final day.
Meanwhile, with nerves running high at both Arsenal and City’s stadiums during these decisive matches, United failed to recover from their 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace six days earlier, finding themselves in eighth place.
Their aspirations for European qualification now hang in the balance, trailing seventh-placed Chelsea by three points and possessing a significantly inferior goal difference.
Erik ten Hag’s squad faces formidable challenges against Newcastle and Brighton in their remaining league fixtures before locking horns with rivals City in the FA Cup final.
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