Overview
- Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates, with Matheus Cunha scoring the winner in the 87th minute.
- The scoring sequence was Lisandro Martínez’s own goal (29') for Arsenal, Bryan Mbeumo’s equaliser (37'), Patrick Dorgu’s strike (50') for United, Mikel Merino’s leveller (84'), and Cunha’s decisive finish (87').
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink criticized Arteta’s 58th-minute quadruple substitution, highlighting Martin Zubimendi’s removal and arguing it pushed Declan Rice into a less effective pivot role.
- Yahoo Sports’ player ratings noted Mikel Merino’s impact off the bench (7.5) and Bukayo Saka’s threat (7.5), while assessing goalkeeper David Raya harshly for conceding three goals without a save.
- Arsenal ended the gameweek still top of the Premier League with a four-point lead after the defeat.