Overview
- Arsenal have taken only two points from their last three league matches, leaving the title race tighter after this defeat.
- Arsenal led via an own goal before Martin Zubimendi's mistake let Bryan Mbeumo equalise, Patrick Dorgu put United ahead, Mikel Merino levelled, then Matheus Cunha won it in the 87th minute.
- Mikel Arteta said the team must show mental strength on match days after accepting Patrick Vieira's public doubts about leadership and mentality.
- It was Arsenal's first home defeat of the season and United's first league win at the Emirates since 2017, with interim manager Michael Carrick making it two wins from two.
- United's Amad Diallo appeared to mock Arsenal on social media after the match, though reports noted uncertainty over whether he personally posted the message.