MANCHESTER UNITED beat Arsenal 3-1 at Old Trafford thanks to a second-half counter-attacking masterclass.
New signing Antony opened the scoring in the first half before Bukayo Saka equalised in the second period.
But Marcus Rashford made his presence felt soon after, scoring twice on the counter to gift his side a vital three points.
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- Manchester United team: De Gea, Dalot, Martinez, Varane, Malacia, Eriksen, McTominay, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford, Sancho.
- Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Xhaka, Lokonga, Odegaard, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
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Ten Hag glowing with pride
The first ten minutes saw Manchester United have a whopping 85 per cent possession.
And Ten Hag thought it was the best they had played under his guidance.
He said: “I thought the first 10 minutes was the best we have played so far this season.”
I thought the first 10 minutes was the best we have played so far this season.
Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag praises ‘team spirt’ in win
Boss Erik ten Hag is chuffed with the team spirit shown by his Man Utd team in the 3-1 victory.
He told Match of the Day: “The spirit from this team, they can deal with setbacks so we did, it is really great and shows your mentality – we have really improved on that.
“We have the right characters and now it is about cooperation, deal with set backs but also improve – we have to stay calm, stay composed and play our game.
“You can see that Arsenal are more together, more routines – but our team spirit brings us the win.”
You can see that Arsenal are more together, more routines – but our team spirit brings us the win.
Erik ten Hag
Rashford ‘proud’ of the performance
Marcus Rashford reflected on today’s performance and is pleased with the togetherness in the squad.
He said: “It is always a big game against Arsenal, especially as they have had such a good start to the season.
“It was a big test for us today. We showed up and stood up to the challenge. We can be proud if ourselves.”
We showed up and stood up to the challenge. We can be proud if ourselves.
Marcus Rashford
Antony shows off multiple celebrations
Manchester United new boy Antony made the most of his debut goal by producing an outrageous produced FOUR celebrations.
The Brazilian broke the deadlock at Old Trafford just before half time having been set up by Marcus Rashford.
And he appeared to relish the moment as he revellled in celebrating the dream debut goal.
Rashford the hero
2 shots. 2 goals.
But humble Marcus Rashford still gave credit to his midfielders.
Rashford said afterwards: “To be honest i thought it was a fairly even game.
“We’ve got some excellent passers off the ball. It’s important to make runs and give them options.
“And we did that today. I’m happy to get the goals.”
We’ve got some excellent passers off the ball. It’s important to make runs and give them options.
Marcus Rashford
No Rash decisions today
Rashford’s double made the difference this afternoon against the top of the table side.
Here’s how they fought back after Arsenal’s equaliser.
FULL TIME: Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
It’s over.
Three points for Manchester United.
What a day for Ten Hag and for the whole club.
Credit: Getty Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
90 + 2 Ronaldo is visibly frustrated again as Fernandes tries to put the ball into him.
Not long left here.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
90 + 1 Four minutes of injury time announced.
Old Trafford is bouncing.
Arsenal have been great, as strange as that sounds losing 3-1.
But United have done what they needed to do and more.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
89 – Vieira with a fantastic cross into the box but it’s cleared.
Man Utd break but Gabriel intercepts.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
88 – Saka gets booked for a late tackle on Malacia.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
86 – Vieira volleys over from the edge of the box.
Nice to see him in action.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
83 – Maguire gets away with one there.
Nketiah chests it over him and is hugged to the floor by the ENgland centre-back.
No penalty.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
82 – Xhaka hits the wall and Man Utd clear to loud applause.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
80 – Casemiro gives the ball away.
Clumsy tackle from Maguire and Arsenal have a free-kick.
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
80 – Arteta makes another change, this time at the right-back position.
OFF White
ON Tomiyasu
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
79 – Is this over?
Arsenal attack with all their forward options on the pitch.
Maguire heads on to rapturous applause.
OFF Martinez
OFF Rashford
ON Maguire
ON Casemiro
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal
76 – England hero Marcus Rashford with a brace at Old Trafford to turn this thriller on it’s head.
Credit: PA GOAL – Rashford
74 – Eriksen puts it on a plate for Rashford as they are through on goal.
Fernandes with another great through-ball and Eriksen gives it to Rahford, who can’t miss.
3-1 to Erik ten Hag’s team.
Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
72 – Ronaldo wastes it with a poor cross.
Arsenal make a triple sub to try and get something from this game.
OFF Odegaard
OFF Lokonga
OFF Zinchenko
ON Vieira
ON Smith Rowe
ON Nketiah
Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
70 – McTominay is booked.
Jesus tries to find the corner with a curler but it’s wide.
Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
68 – Now United have back-to-back chances!
Mad here.
McTominay got put through on goal by Ronaldo but the Scottish midfielder looked lost that high up the pitch.
Great save from Ramsdale right after.
Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
66 –The hosts are back ahead!
“RIGHT”, said Fred.
On he comes.
OFF Sancho
ON Fred
GOAL – Rashford
64 – And United hit back through Rashford on a one-on-one.
Bruno Fernandes finds Rash, who made a lovely run and finishes past Ramsdale.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
61 – The Gunners deserved that one in all honesty.
Now it really is a mouth-watering contest.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
