Arsenal revived their Premier League title aspirations with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Wednesday night, handing new Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim his first defeat since taking charge.
The win propelled Arsenal to 28 points after 14 matches, placing them third in the league table, seven points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who were held to a draw by Newcastle United at St. James' Park.
The Emirates crowd erupted in the fourth minute when Gabriel Martinelli found the back of the net, but the offside flag swiftly quelled the celebrations.
Arsenal continued to press, with Thomas Partey missing a golden opportunity from a near-post corner early in the game. Despite their dominance in set-piece situations, the Gunners struggled to break through a disciplined United defense in the first half.
Manchester United nearly took a surprising lead just before the interval. Diogo Dalot's curling effort narrowly missed the far post, leaving the match deadlocked at 0-0 at halftime.
Arsenal's breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Jurrien Timber rose highest to nod home Declan Rice's corner, capitalizing on United's vulnerability at set pieces.
The Gunners doubled their advantage in the 73rd minute when Thomas Partey's header deflected off William Saliba and into the net, sealing the victory.
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