The first half of the match saw both teams engage in a high-intensity battle. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford brilliantly found the back of the net in the 27th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead. However, Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, responded remarkably 110 seconds later, equalizing the score 1-1.
As the game progressed, it was not without its controversies. A penalty awarded to Arsenal for a foul on Kai Havertz was initially upheld but later overturned after a pitchside review. In the match’s dying moments, VAR ruled out a late winner by Alejandro Garnacho for Manchester United, deeming him narrowly offside.
Amidst the drama and VAR interventions, Arsenal’s Declan Rice emerged as the hero in stoppage time. Rice, known for his midfield prowess, slammed home his first Arsenal goal off the heel of Jonny Evans, giving Arsenal a 2-1 lead in the sixth minute of stoppage time. To add gloss to the victory, Gabriel Jesus, a substitute for Arsenal, scored another goal in the dying moments, solidifying their 3-1 win.
Arsenal’s victory against Manchester United was a significant moment for the team. The match showcased their ability to win crucial games and boosted their early-season hopes. It was their third consecutive home league win over Manchester United since 1988-91. On the other hand, Manchester United, led by Erik ten Hag, will have to regroup and analyze the match’s ups and downs to improve their performance in the league.
As with any high-profile football match, fans took to social media to share their reactions and thoughts on this memorable clash. The game provided plenty of talking points and will likely be discussed by football enthusiasts for days. Check out some of the reactions below:
Manchester United fans when Ten Hag brought on Maguire and Evans to close out the game: pic.twitter.com/9ERrPTfTN6
— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 3, 2023
love seeing united fans cry. It’s my daily medicine, my weekly energy, my monthly inspiration and my yearly motivation. Their loss is the only reason i’m still alive, I was born to love and enjoy the failure that they have achieved.
— Ares ★ (@aresrmcf) September 3, 2023
Declan Rice:
"That's why I'm at Arsenal. I want to push this club to another level." [sky] pic.twitter.com/pRzZnfqkEn
— AfcVIP⁴⁹ (@VipArsenal) September 3, 2023
Klopp was given 4 years to win a trophy, Arteta outlived 8th, 8th and 5th and look at Arsenal now
But this is where you draw the line with Ten Hag? Grow up.
— Frank🧠🇳🇱 (fan) (@TenHagEra) September 3, 2023
The moment Arsenal scored in the newsroom. pic.twitter.com/hxMxGwz10q
— SymeonBrown (@symeonbrown) September 3, 2023
I’ve said it six hundred billion times, I’ll say it again. There is nothing better than beating those bastards
— Paddy (@PaddyArsenal) September 3, 2023
Dropped points, Licha injury, Arsenal fans gonna banter us for the next 2 weeks and we're coming back to a Maguire Evans CB partnership after the int'l breakpic.twitter.com/zLYmTWePk7
— Deng™ (@UTDDengv2) September 3, 2023
You gotta love it, Arsenal are officially the late minute winners FC pic.twitter.com/afdyTxV92s
— S👻 (@scrapytweets) September 3, 2023
Rice was rampant today! Completely deserved his goal. Man of the Match. Rice Rice Baby 🎶 pic.twitter.com/0uI3lQ9kAq
— Gooner Chris (@ArsenalN7) September 3, 2023
You’re probably all here to laugh at me, but thanks so much for 800k
Love you all (except Arsenal fans) ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3EhsOAKSYG
— Trey (@UTDTrey) September 3, 2023
Declan Rice, what a time to get your first Arsenal goal! pic.twitter.com/9TAnsCgMiE
— Detroit Gooner (@GoonerInDetroit) September 3, 2023
🚨 A MANCHESTER UNITED COLLAPSED AFTER THAT GOAL SCORED BY DECLAN RICE AND GABRIEL JESUS
SOMEONE HELP THAT BRUDDAH😭 pic.twitter.com/Pmp26Hsu5e
— FRÆNKI🥝 (@Franki_SzN) September 3, 2023
2 goals in Fergie time, Manchester United https://t.co/YvW7r3M3xM
— ‘ (@SherzCapone00) September 3, 2023
Manchester United why 🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/0YkwKChLcC
— Sabinus (@Sabinus1_) September 3, 2023
Retweet this to ruin a Manchester United fans day pic.twitter.com/glQZe5KilR
— Mod (@CFCMod_) September 3, 2023
LET'S ALL LAUGH AT MANCHESTER UNITED 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) September 3, 2023
So Manchester United are still having problems without the “problem” 😂 pic.twitter.com/MvkUe5EySu
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) September 3, 2023
Manchester United has been robbed I don’t care what anyone else says
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) September 3, 2023
2-1 Arsenal.
DECLAN RICE HAS WON IT FOR ARSENAL !!!!!!!! THE MOST HORRIBLE SCRIPT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED HAS COME TRUE !!!!! pic.twitter.com/eBBKtUMbak
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) September 3, 2023
Just wanted to let you all know that we have handed Manchester United their annual L at the Emirates. See you again next year customers.
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) September 3, 2023
JESUSSSSS HOLD THAT MANCHESTER UNITED. https://t.co/pyZyOu5vYt
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) September 3, 2023
FT: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/iZX5ANyc28
— Sash ~ (@ltarsenal) September 3, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals than Manchester United this season. pic.twitter.com/aRjx5TvQVV
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) September 3, 2023
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