FT Arsenal 2 - 0
Manchester United
Commentary:
90+5' Arsenal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
90+5' Today's attendance is 60328.
90+5' Lucas Torreira from Arsenal is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+4' Fred goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal trips Fred
90+3' Marcus Rashford has a golden chance to score on the volley, but the keeper is on hand to save!
90+3' Juan Mata puts in a cross...
90+2' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+2' Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Andreas Pereira from Manchester United trips Matteo Guendouzi
90' Ball possession: Arsenal: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Martial from Manchester United trips Sokratis Papastathopoulos
89' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
88' That looked a fine chance. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
88' Arsenal start a counter attack.
88' Andreas Pereira from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
88' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Juan Mata puts in a cross...
87' Fred from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the right.
87' Fred sees his shot deflected off target
87' Ainsley Maitland-Niles relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Fred from Manchester United chips the ball into the penalty box.
86' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Lucas Torreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Luke Shaw from Manchester United sends a deflected cross into the box.
85' Ball possession: Arsenal: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
84' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Mesut Ozil from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
84' Arsenal start a counter attack.
84' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Lucas Torreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
82' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' The referee runs back to show Bukayo Saka from Arsenal a yellow card for the previous foul.
82' Arsenal with a clear defensive substitution.
82' Alexandre Lacazette is leaving the field to be replaced by Matteo Guendouzi in a tactical substitution.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Nemanja Matic is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Mata in a tactical substitution.
80' Lucas Torreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
80' A shot by Reiss Nelson is blocked.
80' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
80' Granit Xhaka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80' Arsenal start a counter attack.
80' Ball possession: Arsenal: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
79' Good effort by Bukayo Saka as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
79' Arsenal start a counter attack.
79' Lucas Torreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
78' Goal kick for Manchester United.
78' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
78' Great skill from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he dribbles past his opponents
78' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
77' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' The match resumes with a drop ball.
76' Lucas Torreira is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
75' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Bernd Leno relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Fred puts in a cross...
75' Luke Shaw from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Bernd Leno relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Fred from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
75' Ball possession: Arsenal: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
75' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
74' Sokratis Papastathopoulos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
74' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
74' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
73' Good effort by Mason Greenwood as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
73' Anthony Martial from Manchester United find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
73' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Andreas Pereira from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
72' Ainsley Maitland-Niles clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
72' Lucas Torreira could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
72' Goal kick for Arsenal.
71' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Goal kick for Arsenal.
70' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Manchester United!
70' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
70' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
70' Ball possession: Arsenal: 52%, Manchester United: 48%.
69' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Sead Kolasinac is injured and is replaced by Bukayo Saka.
68' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' The referee signals a free kick as Harry Maguire from Manchester United trips Reiss Nelson
65' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Manchester United: 46%.
65' Goal kick for Arsenal.
64' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
64' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
63' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
63' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Nicolas Pepe is leaving the field to be replaced by Reiss Nelson in a tactical substitution.
62' Goal kick for Manchester United.
61' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Could be a good chance here as Mesut Ozil from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
61' Arsenal start a counter attack.
61' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
60' Goal kick for Arsenal.
59' How did he miss that? Andreas Pereira has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
59' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United makes a great pass and space opens up...
58' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
58' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Daniel James is leaving the field to be replaced by Mason Greenwood in a tactical substitution.
58' Jesse Lingard is leaving the field to be replaced by Andreas Pereira in a tactical substitution.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal trips Fred
56' Jesse Lingard from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Granit Xhaka
56' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
55' Fred shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control
55' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Granit Xhaka
54' Safe hands from Bernd Leno as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Daniel James from Manchester United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
54' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
53' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' Arsenal start a counter attack.
53' A shot by Jesse Lingard is blocked.
53' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
52' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The game is restarted.
51' Nicolas Pepe is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
50' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Torreira from Arsenal trips Jesse Lingard
50' Ball possession: Arsenal: 58%, Manchester United: 42%.
49' Fred is penalised for pushing Alexandre Lacazette.
49' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Anthony Martial from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
48' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Alexandre Lacazette
47' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Goal kick for Arsenal.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Arsenal has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Arsenal: 59%, Manchester United: 41%.
45+2' Harry Maguire sends a header towards goal, but Bernd Leno is there to comfortably save it
45+2' Fred swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' Sead Kolasinac is penalised for pushing Daniel James.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Martial from Manchester United trips David Luiz
45' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Arsenal: 59%, Manchester United: 41%.
44' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
42' G O O O A A A L - Sokratis Papastathopoulos reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!42' A header from Alexandre Lacazette is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
42' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
42' Harry Maguire clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
42' Arsenal is having a good opportunity to score.
41' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
41' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
40' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Alexandre Lacazette puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Arsenal: 56%, Manchester United: 44%.
39' Goal kick for Arsenal.
39' That's a great ball by Jesse Lingard from Manchester United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
39' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
38' POST! So nearly a goal by Nicolas Pepe but his finish hits the post!
38' David De Gea could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
38' Sead Kolasinac is penalised for pushing Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
37' Sead Kolasinac is penalised for pushing Fred.
37' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Martial from Manchester United trips Nicolas Pepe
36' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
36' Goal kick for Manchester United.
35' Mesut Ozil is penalised for pushing Luke Shaw.
35' Arsenal is having a good opportunity to score.
35' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Arsenal: 57%, Manchester United: 43%.
34' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Alexandre Lacazette
33' Goal kick for Manchester United.
33' Lucas Torreira from Arsenal sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
33' Arsenal is having a good opportunity to score.
33' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Alexandre Lacazette goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
32' Arsenal is having a good opportunity to score.
32' Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Marcus Rashford from Manchester United trips Ainsley Maitland-Niles
31' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
31' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
31' Granit Xhaka puts in a cross...
31' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
30' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
29' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Harry Maguire from Manchester United trips Mesut Ozil
28' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Sokratis Papastathopoulos relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Daniel James puts in a cross...
26' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Torreira from Arsenal trips Fred
25' Goal kick for Manchester United.
25' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
25' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Ball possession: Arsenal: 60%, Manchester United: 40%.
24' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
24' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
23' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' The game is restarted.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
21' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
21' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Arsenal: 60%, Manchester United: 40%.
19' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
18' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
18' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal trips Marcus Rashford
17' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Danger averted there as Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Arsenal clears the danger with a good tackle
16' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
16' Reckless challenge there. Jesse Lingard commits a rough foul on Lucas Torreira
15' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Arsenal: 60%, Manchester United: 40%.
14' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
13' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' David Luiz is penalised for pushing Anthony Martial.
12' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Safe hands from Bernd Leno as he comes out and claims the ball
11' Victor Lindelof sends a long ball upfield.
11' Goal kick for Manchester United.
10' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
10' Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
10' Arsenal is having a good opportunity to score.
10' Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Ainsley Maitland-Niles puts in a cross...
10' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
10' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
10' Ball possession: Arsenal: 59%, Manchester United: 41%.
8' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Pepe reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!8' Poor play by Victor Lindelof as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
8' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
7' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' The referee signals a free kick as Jesse Lingard from Manchester United trips Granit Xhaka
6' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Ainsley Maitland-Niles relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Fred from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
5' Granit Xhaka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Daniel James from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Ainsley Maitland-Niles could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
4' Nemanja Matic is penalised for pushing Alexandre Lacazette.
4' Bernd Leno relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Fred swings in a cross from the free kick.
3' After a tactical foul, Sead Kolasinac sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
3' Sead Kolasinac is penalised for pushing Daniel James.
2' Daniel James from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
1' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
1' Marcus Rashford shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control
1' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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