Arsenal clinched an unconvincing 1-0 victory against Manchester United, a win they’ll gladly embrace despite the less-than-stellar performance.
Mikel Arteta‘s side, far from their fluent best, scraped through against a lackluster United team, securing three crucial points.
The lone goal came in the 20th minute, courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s opportunistic finish at the near post, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder, a mere shadow of his former self, allowed Kai Havertz to slip behind the defense, inadvertently setting up Trossard’s strike.
With Manchester City holding the upper hand in the title race, Arsenal’s hopes rest on their rivals, Tottenham, who face City next. A win for Tottenham could significantly boost Arsenal’s chances of securing their first Premier League title in two decades.
Arsenal found a stroke of luck as a massive storm hit Manchester after the game, leaving the pitch waterlogged. Fortunately for Arsenal, the final whistle came just in time, sparing them any potential weather-related setbacks.
Despite the challenging conditions, Arsenal emerged victorious, with Arteta drenched but undeterred on the sidelines. The win, albeit scrappy, keeps their title aspirations alive as they continue to defy the odds.