Arsenal’s Premier League title charge suffered a devastating blow on Sunday night as Manchester United claimed a dramatic 3–2 victory at the Emirates Stadium, a result that reignited United’s resurgence under new manager Michael Carrick.
The Gunners’ night unravelled early when defender Lisandro Martínez turned the ball into his own net in the 29th minute, handing Arsenal an initial advantage. But United, brimming with confidence under Carrick’s new regime, responded with purpose as Bryan Mbeumo struck back in the 37th minute to level proceedings.
Momentum swung decisively after the break. Patrick Dorgu fired United ahead in the 50th minute, silencing the home crowd and exposing growing nerves within Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal pushed desperately for a response and thought they had rescued a point when Mikel Merino equalised late in the contest in the 84th minute.
However, in a cruel twist for the title chasers, Matheus Cunha delivered the killer blow just three minutes later, scoring in the 87th minute to complete a stunning comeback and seal a statement victory for the Red Devils.
The defeat represents a potentially season-defining setback for Arsenal, whose hopes of keeping pace in the title race now hang in the balance. Dropped points at home, especially at this stage of the campaign, could prove costly as pressure mounts from rivals above and below them.
For Manchester United, the night marked another powerful signal of renewal. Under Carrick, United appear sharper, bolder, and increasingly ruthless in big moments — qualities that had been missing for much of the season. The victory not only ends Arsenal’s momentum but also fuels belief that a genuine turnaround is underway at Old Trafford winning their derby last weekend against City rivals.
