• ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6: Clean sheets just aren’t a thing in this fixture. The Arsenal stopper was well-beaten by a ferocious Rashford strike that almost snapped his fingers back on its way in, but he later showed strong hands to deny Martial at his near post. AFP
    ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6: Clean sheets just aren’t a thing in this fixture. The Arsenal stopper was well-beaten by a ferocious Rashford strike that almost snapped his fingers back on its way in, but he later showed strong hands to deny Martial at his near post. AFP
  • Ben White - 6: Gave Rashford too much room to jink inside and unleash a piledriver that crashed in off the post to open the scoring. Should have grabbed an assist at the other end, but Saka could only steer his precise pass straight at Onana. AP
    Ben White - 6: Gave Rashford too much room to jink inside and unleash a piledriver that crashed in off the post to open the scoring. Should have grabbed an assist at the other end, but Saka could only steer his precise pass straight at Onana. AP
  • William Saliba - 7: A big second half for the reliable defender who showed excellent awareness to deny Rashford a near-certain second with a huge block, and he was in the right place again to scramble the ball away and deny Hojlund a dream debut. Action Images
    William Saliba - 7: A big second half for the reliable defender who showed excellent awareness to deny Rashford a near-certain second with a huge block, and he was in the right place again to scramble the ball away and deny Hojlund a dream debut. Action Images
  • Gabriel - 5. Given a torrid time by the physicality of Hojlund following his introduction. Survived a major scare when he played Garnacho offside by the finest of margins as United looked for the sucker punch, only to be blown away themselves. EPA
    Gabriel - 5. Given a torrid time by the physicality of Hojlund following his introduction. Survived a major scare when he played Garnacho offside by the finest of margins as United looked for the sucker punch, only to be blown away themselves. EPA
  • Oleksandr Zinchenko - 7: Whipped an inviting cross into a great area, which was scrambled away by Dalot with Saka ready to pounce. Always seemed to get a foot in and showed good intensity to win the ball back and atone for a stray pass. Action Images
    Oleksandr Zinchenko - 7: Whipped an inviting cross into a great area, which was scrambled away by Dalot with Saka ready to pounce. Always seemed to get a foot in and showed good intensity to win the ball back and atone for a stray pass. Action Images
  • Martin Odegaard - 9: A busy afternoon for the skipper who was relentless in the press and led by example, not least when he thundered his side back on terms just 35 seconds after Rashford’s opener. A proper captain’s performance on a day that will go down in Gunners folklore. Action Images
    Martin Odegaard - 9: A busy afternoon for the skipper who was relentless in the press and led by example, not least when he thundered his side back on terms just 35 seconds after Rashford’s opener. A proper captain’s performance on a day that will go down in Gunners folklore. Action Images
  • Declan Rice - 7: Deservedly serenaded with ‘Rice Rice baby’ by the home faithful after the tenacious midfielder squeezed a dramatic 96th-minute winner past Onana to take the roof off the Emirates and make himself a North London hero. AP
    Declan Rice - 7: Deservedly serenaded with ‘Rice Rice baby’ by the home faithful after the tenacious midfielder squeezed a dramatic 96th-minute winner past Onana to take the roof off the Emirates and make himself a North London hero. AP
  • Kai Havertz - 4. A disastrous start for the German who squandered the best chance he’ll get all season with an air shot from five yards and gave the ball straight to Eriksen who sent Rashford through to score. Denied a penalty by Anthony Taylor on second viewing. AFP
    Kai Havertz - 4. A disastrous start for the German who squandered the best chance he’ll get all season with an air shot from five yards and gave the ball straight to Eriksen who sent Rashford through to score. Denied a penalty by Anthony Taylor on second viewing. AFP
  • Bukayo Saka - 6. His usual industrious self, but he found clear opportunities hard to come back in the first half and steered a tame effort straight at Onana from point-blank range after a passing masterclass from the men in red. AFP
    Bukayo Saka - 6. His usual industrious self, but he found clear opportunities hard to come back in the first half and steered a tame effort straight at Onana from point-blank range after a passing masterclass from the men in red. AFP
  • Eddie Nketiah - 8. Another impressive outing in what’s shaping to be a defining season for the 24-year-old. Linked up nicely with Martinelli and was often the key man in some tantalising build-up play. Deserved a goal for his efforts in a high-energy display. Getty
    Eddie Nketiah - 8. Another impressive outing in what’s shaping to be a defining season for the 24-year-old. Linked up nicely with Martinelli and was often the key man in some tantalising build-up play. Deserved a goal for his efforts in a high-energy display. Getty
  • Gabriel Martinelli - 8. Terrorised Wan-Bissaka with an electric performance on the left, which included a sumptuous flick around the corner before his low pass across the area was smashed home by Odegaard for the leveller. Curled a beauty inches wide in the 69th minute. AFP
    Gabriel Martinelli - 8. Terrorised Wan-Bissaka with an electric performance on the left, which included a sumptuous flick around the corner before his low pass across the area was smashed home by Odegaard for the leveller. Curled a beauty inches wide in the 69th minute. AFP
  • SUBS: Gabriel Jesus (on for Nketiah ‘76) - NR: More important minutes for the returning forward who showed ice-cool composure to floor Dalot before sliding the ball past Onana to unleash pandemonium at the Emirates. AP
    SUBS: Gabriel Jesus (on for Nketiah ‘76) - NR: More important minutes for the returning forward who showed ice-cool composure to floor Dalot before sliding the ball past Onana to unleash pandemonium at the Emirates. AP
  • Takehiro Tomiyasu (on for Zinchenko ‘76) - NR: Provided some important fresh legs to help thwart the visitors' counter-attacking approach. AFP
    Takehiro Tomiyasu (on for Zinchenko ‘76) - NR: Provided some important fresh legs to help thwart the visitors' counter-attacking approach. AFP
  • Fabio Vieira (on for Havertz ‘77) - NR: Played Jesus through the middle to seal an emphatic victory and cap 103 minutes of breathtaking brilliance. Action Images
    Fabio Vieira (on for Havertz ‘77) - NR: Played Jesus through the middle to seal an emphatic victory and cap 103 minutes of breathtaking brilliance. Action Images
  • Reiss Nelson (on for Martinelli ‘90) - NR: A short but breathless cameo for the 23-year-old in the thick of a frantic finale. Reuters
    Reiss Nelson (on for Martinelli ‘90) - NR: A short but breathless cameo for the 23-year-old in the thick of a frantic finale. Reuters
  • Jorginho (on for Odegaard 90+9) - NR. Reuters
    Jorginho (on for Odegaard 90+9) - NR. Reuters
  • MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Andre Onana – 6. Calm – even if the travelling fans to his right were not – as he passed the ball with confidence between Arsenal’s strikers to his defenders and midfielders. Got on his knee to block a Saka shot on 80 but two goals went past him in time added on. Strong on corners. Booked. Getty
    MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Andre Onana – 6. Calm – even if the travelling fans to his right were not – as he passed the ball with confidence between Arsenal’s strikers to his defenders and midfielders. Got on his knee to block a Saka shot on 80 but two goals went past him in time added on. Strong on corners. Booked. Getty
  • Aaron Wan Bissaka – 7. The full-back’s battle with the excellent Martinelli was the most engaging and relentless duel of the game which was scrappy in the first half and cagey in the second. He did well. VAR was also right in overturning a penalty given for contact with Havertz. Reuters
    Aaron Wan Bissaka – 7. The full-back’s battle with the excellent Martinelli was the most engaging and relentless duel of the game which was scrappy in the first half and cagey in the second. He did well. VAR was also right in overturning a penalty given for contact with Havertz. Reuters
  • Victor Lindelof – 6. Very busy as United defended deeply, but he was comfortable with it. Ten Hag felt his side were more compact this week, but it meant Arsenal had 17 shots, 25 crosses and 12 corners. Reuters
    Victor Lindelof – 6. Very busy as United defended deeply, but he was comfortable with it. Ten Hag felt his side were more compact this week, but it meant Arsenal had 17 shots, 25 crosses and 12 corners. Reuters
  • Lisandro Martinez – 6. Running in circles for Arsenal’s first goal, but he blocked a 12th-minute attack and did the same with an Odegaard shot on 50. Niggle and edge with Havertz. Came off injured on 66. AP
    Lisandro Martinez – 6. Running in circles for Arsenal’s first goal, but he blocked a 12th-minute attack and did the same with an Odegaard shot on 50. Niggle and edge with Havertz. Came off injured on 66. AP
  • Diogo Dalot – 7. Up against Saka and another defender who performed well. Defended a Zinchenko cross on 42, then chested and volleyed another Arsenal attack away 10 minutes after half time. Bested by Jesus for one goal. AP
    Diogo Dalot – 7. Up against Saka and another defender who performed well. Defended a Zinchenko cross on 42, then chested and volleyed another Arsenal attack away 10 minutes after half time. Bested by Jesus for one goal. AP
  • Casemiro – 6. He’s getting into form and better with Eriksen near him. Controlled in a first half when there were numerous misplaced passes and turnovers in possession, but United’s form at Arsenal remains woeful. Getty
    Casemiro – 6. He’s getting into form and better with Eriksen near him. Controlled in a first half when there were numerous misplaced passes and turnovers in possession, but United’s form at Arsenal remains woeful. Getty
  • Christian Eriksen – 6. Wondrous pass to set up Rashford for United’s goal as his team concentrated on catching Arsenal on the break – just 12 per cent of United’s passes ended in the final third of the pitch. Blocked two Arsenal efforts and held his game until the end. EPA
    Christian Eriksen – 6. Wondrous pass to set up Rashford for United’s goal as his team concentrated on catching Arsenal on the break – just 12 per cent of United’s passes ended in the final third of the pitch. Blocked two Arsenal efforts and held his game until the end. EPA
  • Antony – 5. Controlled a couple of high balls well on the wing and wiggled his way forward, but United have now gone six league games in London without a win. AP
    Antony – 5. Controlled a couple of high balls well on the wing and wiggled his way forward, but United have now gone six league games in London without a win. AP
  • Bruno Fernandes – 6. Much ground covered as he defended early and attacked late. Poor game management from United’s captain and manager. A draw at Arsenal would have been a positive result. Getty
    Bruno Fernandes – 6. Much ground covered as he defended early and attacked late. Poor game management from United’s captain and manager. A draw at Arsenal would have been a positive result. Getty
  • Marcus Rashford – 6. Scored three in two games against Arsenal last season and a superb opening goal, finishing an Eriksen pass from the left with United’s first touch inside the Arsenal penalty area. Looks more of a threat from the left. Followed up on a Martial shot on 53. Well martialled by Gabriel in another attack. Getty
    Marcus Rashford – 6. Scored three in two games against Arsenal last season and a superb opening goal, finishing an Eriksen pass from the left with United’s first touch inside the Arsenal penalty area. Looks more of a threat from the left. Followed up on a Martial shot on 53. Well martialled by Gabriel in another attack. Getty
  • Anthony Martial – 5. A shot on 53 from a counter was United’s first attack of the second half but it went straight at Ramsdale. And that was about it. EPA
    Anthony Martial – 5. A shot on 53 from a counter was United’s first attack of the second half but it went straight at Ramsdale. And that was about it. EPA
  • SUBS: Rasmus Hojlund (Martial, 66) – 7. The 20-year-old Dane impressed on his debut after signing from Atalanta. Worked hard and put himself about far more than Martial. Ended up in a heap after his one run on goal was blocked by Gabriel. AP
    SUBS: Rasmus Hojlund (Martial, 66) – 7. The 20-year-old Dane impressed on his debut after signing from Atalanta. Worked hard and put himself about far more than Martial. Ended up in a heap after his one run on goal was blocked by Gabriel. AP
  • Harry Maguire (Martinez, 66) – 5. His first appearance of the season. Needs minutes if he’s to have a United future and he might get them with injuries to other players. PA
    Harry Maguire (Martinez, 66) – 5. His first appearance of the season. Needs minutes if he’s to have a United future and he might get them with injuries to other players. PA
  • Jonny Evans (Lindelof, 83) – N/A. On for the injured Lindelof on 83 and his first United appearance since 2015. Watching him as Arsenal scored was not pleasant. Getty
    Jonny Evans (Lindelof, 83) – N/A. On for the injured Lindelof on 83 and his first United appearance since 2015. Watching him as Arsenal scored was not pleasant. Getty
  • Alejandro Garnacho (Antony, 83) – N/A. Looked to have won the game when he went through, finished well and celebrated as the away fans went crazy. Then VAR ruled the goal out because he was offside. It was all downhill then for United. Getty
    Alejandro Garnacho (Antony, 83) – N/A. Looked to have won the game when he went through, finished well and celebrated as the away fans went crazy. Then VAR ruled the goal out because he was offside. It was all downhill then for United. Getty

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Arsenal v Manchester United player ratings: Odegaard 9, Havertz 4; Hojlund 7, Rashford 6

Gunners strike twice in injury time to secure a 3-1 Premier League win at Emirates Stadium

Andy Mitten
Liam Wheeler

September 04, 2023

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Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus added the icing on the cake as the Gunners scored twice in stoppage time to beat Manchester United 3-1 on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford gave the visitors the lead against the run of play at the Emirates Stadium but Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalised seconds later.

The home side had a second-half penalty award overturned following a VAR check and United were denied what could have been a late winner when substitute Alejandro Garnacho was ruled offside by VAR.

Arsenal, last year's Premier League runners-up, kept up the pressure in eight minutes of added time.

They were rewarded in the 96th minute when new midfield signing Rice controlled a deep corner at the back post and shot past Andre Onana, with the help of a deflection off substitute Jonny Evans.

There was still time for another goal as substitute Jesus burst forward, beating Onana to leave United shellshocked.

The result extends Arsenal's unbeaten start to the Premier League season and keeps them within two points of champions and leaders Manchester City, while United suffered their second defeat to sit six points off the pace.

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Updated: September 04, 2023, 6:07 AM
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