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5 key takeaways from Arsenal's frustrating 1-1 draw away at sworn rivals Manchester United.
Arsenal were dealt an even bigger dent in their quest to catch Liverpool in the Premier League title race after being held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.
Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United with a stunning free-kick just before halftime, taking advantage of a controversial wall placement.
Arsenal responded in the second half, with Declan Rice equalizing in the 74th minute after a clever cutback from Jurrien Timber.
The match was marked by intense moments, including crucial saves from David Raya and a heroic tackle by Rice to deny Rasmus Højlund a potential winner. Despite the draw, the result did little to improve either team's league standings.
Here are five key takeaways from the clash:
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Arsenal cannot beat low blocks
Arsenal’s struggles against teams that tend to sit back continued on Sunday during the game.
The gunners enjoyed 69 percent of the ball possession and made 17 shots- 6 of which were on target, but they struggled to unlock United’s compact set up for a majority of the game, being restricted to sideways and backwards passing, or giving the ball to the wingers -especially Ethan Nwaneri - to try and create chances to score.
Mikel Merino struggled to create overloads in midfield due to his inability to play with his back to goal, and any time they resorted to crosses, it was easy work for the likes of Mathis De Ligt, Victor Lindelof and Leny Yoro to deal with.
It had to take for Declan Rice’s brilliant goal by shooting on the edge of the box to salvage a point for the Gunners, which now deems their hopes of catching runaway leaders Liverpool to the title.
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Raya had a mixed performance in Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Manchester United. While his positioning was questioned for Bruno Fernandes' free-kick goal, he redeemed himself with several crucial saves in the second half. Notably, he denied close-range efforts from Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee, showcasing his reflexes and ability to handle high-pressure situations2.
These saves were instrumental in keeping Arsenal in the game, allowing Declan Rice to equalize later on. Raya's efforts underline his importance to the team, even on a challenging day
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Bruno Fernandes is Man United’s shining light
For the umpteenth time, it was Bruno Fernandes’ sheer magic and quality that even gave Man United a fighting chance against Arsenal in their quest to battle for survival.
Fernandes delivered a stunning free-kick for Manchester United to put them into the lead just before the break.
Positioned just outside the penalty area, Fernandes struck the ball with precision and power, curling it over the defensive wall and into the top corner of the net.
Arsenal's Raya tried to dive in vain, unable to react in time to the perfectly placed shot.
Even after they equalised, Fernandes nearly gave United a surprise win in the end after getting on the end of a brilliant cutback by Alejandro Garnacho down the right wing, before attempting a shot which forced Raya into a brilliant double save.
Nozzair Mazroui’s influence gets felt
Operating on the right flank, he showcased his defensive and offensive capabilities. Mazraoui linked up well with Alejandro Garnacho, creating some promising attacking opportunities.
Defensively, he was reliable, winning key duels and maintaining his position effectively. However, he missed a golden chance to score in the second half, as his close-range effort was brilliantly saved by Arsenal's goalkeeper, David Raya2. Despite this, his overall contribution was commendable, and he played a crucial role in United's defensive setup.
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