X reacts as Arsenal earn crucial win away at Man Utd
- Arsenal recorded a 1-0 win over Man Utd to continue their Premier League title charge
- A first-half goal from Leandro Trossard was all that was needed to secure Arsenal's victory
- The Gunners moved back to the top of the table
Arsenal recorded a tight 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in a game that marked a crucial moment in their Premier League title campaign.
The Gunners headed into the match knowing a victory was compulsory if they were to move back ahead of Manchester City into first place.
Mikel Arteta's side delivered an uncharacteristically poor performance, but it was still enough to continue their season's dreams.
United were forced to begin the match on a sour note, with late news that both Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford would not be available against the Gunners. Their absence meant a midfield trio of Sofyan Amrabat, Kobbie Mainoo and Scott McTominay were forced to start.
Bruno and Rashford both out of the squad. pic.twitter.com/wTm1FgOTg7
โ FPL Toni (@FplToni) May 12, 2024
That team.....we just need to get behind them because it's actually getting more threadbare by the week. No Bruno or Rashford at all. Bench full of kids. If people don't realise this is just about supporting the team then they're truly lost
โ Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) May 12, 2024
No Bruno, no Rashford, weโre really about to concede 5 to Arsenal today pic.twitter.com/gRXY5ZkLhM
โ Ace๐ฅค (@speeds_c) May 12, 2024
No defence, no Rashford, no Bruno. If we canโt win under these circumstances, when the chips are down, then we donโt deserve to be in title races.
โ GoonerTalk (@GoonerTaIk) May 12, 2024
Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford out of the game. Are they still saying "Pray for Arsenal?"
โ Triple M (@Tripple____M) May 12, 2024
Asking for a friend. pic.twitter.com/EfK7b2YV2h
Despite going up against United's depleted squad, Arsenal opened the fixture looking somewhat nervous, claiming just 30% possession in the opening 15 minutes. Arteta looked twitchy on the sidelines, encouraging his players to relax.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spent most of the last few minutes making gestures just telling his team to calm down and be a bit more composed in possession.
โ Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) May 12, 2024
We are living dangerously. After a bright start by The Gunners it is all Manchester United now. Come on Arsenal, get on the ball.
โ Scott W (@EmiratesScottie) May 12, 2024
This has been an awful start from Arsenal. Lost all control.
โ Ben (@ThatDamnHoare) May 12, 2024
You put Arsenal players in high pressure games and they melt like ice in a oven
โ ๐จ๐ฉSports Guy๐จ๐ฉ (@PlamsAbt) May 12, 2024
However, the Gunners didn't need much longer to get ahold of the game, and soon put a shot into the back of Andre Onana's net. It was Leandro Trossard who opened up the scoring, receiving the ball from Kai Havertz and slotting in from a low cross.
The Gunners can also thank Casemiro for their goal, with the Brazilian mistakenly offering acres of space and keeping the players onside.
๐ธ - No offside thanks to Casemiro. pic.twitter.com/qf1N2d4crO
โ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ (@TheEuropeanLad) May 12, 2024
While a lot of folks want Martinelli on the ball, itโs what Trossard is doing off the ball that is gaining us the most goals. Leo makes great runs! Experience. #COYG #MUNARS
โ logs (@Loganwat) May 12, 2024
Trossardโs post-Hathaway shout out runโs been crazy.
โ vehicles.ide (@Blowitout1) May 12, 2024
What a pickup Trossard has been for Arsenal. He has such an incredible knack for being in the right place at the right time, and just constantly makes plays happen.
โ James Neveau (@JamesNeveau) May 12, 2024
Willy Kambwayla offers more resistance than a stiff Casemiro. Get him outta there. #MUFC #MUNARS
โ Senior Leslie Oberi (@Les_Oberi) May 12, 2024
United may have been trailing 1-0 at half-time, but their performances provided a few positives for fans, who were especially keen to see Amad Diallo dictating the game.
Amrabat showing today why he should have got minutes. Not even been given a clear chance to play with Mainoo.
โ UsmaanTalksUtd (@UsmaanTalkUTD) May 12, 2024
Theyโve looked really good together.
Amad completed 3 dribbles in the first half, 1 more than the entire Arsenal team managed combined.
โ Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 12, 2024
Dancing feet. ๐บ๐บ๐บ pic.twitter.com/QWpdufWVa9
Manchester United have played well in the first half compared to Arsenal. The only problem is that United players don't know what to do with the ball in the final third, absolutely idea-less.
โ CT (@base10_) May 12, 2024
But, for the first time in 15 years, Arsenal led the way at the half-way mark at Old Trafford.
I'm not impressed with the first half though ๐ฉ Bring the real Arsenal second half #COYG pic.twitter.com/MrmKkPiEIt
โ Hazzan Yuwsuf (@starboyhazzy) May 12, 2024
Commentators keep talking about โcomfortable first half for Arsenalโ and Iโm just over here wondering, is the comfort in the room with us?
โ xVibes Treb Tracy (@trebtracy) May 12, 2024
Other than the goal it's been a very poor first half for Arsenal.
โ Ben (@ThatDamnHoare) May 12, 2024
- No ability to control the game
- Not enough movement off the ball
- More concerned about what Utd are doing than what we COULD do
- Allowing them to play the long diagonal too often
The Gunners struggled to see another chance at goal to more comfortably solidify their win, with very few opportunities arising in the second half. A moment did come late on, but a save from Onana denied Gabriel Martinelli.
Just minutes later, he proved vital again, blocking Declan Rice.
ONANA BIG SAVE!
โ Football Tweet โฝ๎จ (@Football__Tweet) May 12, 2024
From a slow motion, Rice shot is amazing, even more amazing is Onana save there
โ arie w. (@Adtarie) May 12, 2024
I think the only person whose showed up so far is Onana what a Good Save again ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐ค๐ป๐ค๐ป๐ค๐ป๐ค๐ป๐ค๐ป
โ Dee ๐ซNO DMs ๐ซ (@Utdrules4ever) May 12, 2024
First time I've seen Onana making a good diving save, Declan Rice almost doubled their lead there #MUNARS
โ Rockie Francis ๐ด (@rockie_francis) May 12, 2024
Onana is having a great game but Jesus man get him some defenders. He canโt save everything
โ zave (@zaveyaaa) May 12, 2024
It was anything but a comfortable performance for the Gunners, but it was enough to see their title chances extended. The outcome means the title will be decided on the last day of the season.
Itโs chucking it down at Old Trafford but that wonโt dampen the mood of the travelling supporters. Weโre taking this thing to the final day! pic.twitter.com/JRI8v55yad
โ Harry Symeou (@HarrySymeou) May 12, 2024
The dream is still alive for Arsenal! A win at Old Trafford means it goes to the final dayโฆ ๐ pic.twitter.com/SbxO0CVI4Y
โ 90min (@90min_Football) May 12, 2024
Arsenal have won a Premier League game at Old Trafford for just the second time in the last 17 away games against Manchester United.
โ Squawka (@Squawka) May 12, 2024
And it's the first time they have done the league double against them since 2007. ๐ pic.twitter.com/cer3A75BiI
Weโre going to be in the title race on the last day of the season.
โ Archie (@archcorbett) May 12, 2024
Say it again
Somewhere, Arsene is sat at home smiling watching the vision unfold
No matter what happens, this has been a beautiful season. Learned from last year, been unbelievable down the stretch this time https://t.co/XOyiXpBVH1
๐จ OFFICIAL: Arsenal have broken their record for most wins in a Premier League season with 27.
โ Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) May 12, 2024
The previous record was held by the โinvinciblesโ 2003/04 side who won 26. pic.twitter.com/wE6hQTVDdn
MOTM at Anfield.
โ Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) May 12, 2024
MOTM at the Etihad.
MOTM at Old Trafford.
William Saliba is different class. pic.twitter.com/6Ms5PZs9jm
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