“I know we won and we scored TWO GOALS but still I’m furious at him and here’s my reasons”: William Saliba reveals why he’s furious at ONE of his teammates despite scoring TWO GOALS against Man united.
“I know we won and we scored TWO GOALS but still I’m furious at him and here’s my reasons”: William Saliba reveals why he’s furious at ONE of his teammates despite scoring TWO GOALS against Man united.
Arsenal kept up their hopes of the title with a solid, if unspectacular, win over Manchester United. Goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both from corners, were enough to secure the three points for the hosts at a wet Emirates.
This result and performance will have told new Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim a lot about the size of the task on his hands.
Here Telegraph Sport appraises both hosts and visitors – who was as wet as the weather and who was able to shine brightly in the gloom?
Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya
Received a standing ovation from the home crowd after a fabulous save to deny Matthijs De Ligt. Assured in possession, as he always is. 7/10
Jurrien Timber
Not signed for his aerial power but was in the right place to score his first Arsenal goal. Such a dynamic and versatile footballer. 7/10
William Saliba
Arsenal’s standout player in the first half, surging past challenges and stopping counter-attacks, and then a goalscorer in the second. 8/10
Jakub Kiwior
Filling in for the injured Gabriel, he did an excellent job. United’s forwards offered nothing, in part because Kiwior and Saliba were so physically dominant. 8/10
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Booked in the second half after losing Amad Diallo but had provided control and patience with his passing before his substitution for Mikel Merino. 6/10
Martin Odegaard
Struggled at times in the first half as United restricted his space in midfield. As the game opened up, though, the Arsenal captain began to find his stride. 7/10
Thomas Partey
Like Odegaard, he grew into the game after the break. Moved to right-back in the second half and was solid in that defensive role. 6/10
Declan Rice
Drove Arsenal forward after the break, going close to scoring and then creating Timber’s goal. United could not handle his power in midfield. 8/10
Bukayo Saka
Will be disappointed he did not score from Odegaard’s neat pass but was a constant threat in the second half. His set piece deliveries are deadly. 7/10
Kai Havertz
German forward was unable to link up with Odegaard and Saka as normal, instead having to battle with United’s three centre-backs. Kept working. 6/10
Gabriel Martinelli
A difficult night as United doubled up on him. When he had space, he did not make the most of it. Replaced by Leandro Trossard, who was more dangerous. 5/10
Substitutes
Merino (Zinchenko 71), Trossard (Martinelli 71), Jorginho (Odegaard 90)
