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THINGS got heated last night during Arsenal and Manchester United’s pre-season friendly in the US.United got the better of Arsenal with a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.
Fans clashed at the MetLife stadiumCredit: Twitter @TenHagEra
The men had to be separated by fellow fansCredit: Twitter @TenHagEra
Lisandro Martinez did not help things when he clashed with Martin OdegaardCredit: twitter @ManUnitedTID_
Bizarrely, there was also a post-game penalty shoot-out despite United’s victory at the MetLife Stadium.
United also triumphed in that, with a 5-3 shootout victory.
Despite the fixture officially being a friendly – there was plenty of needle on and off the field.
United defender Lisandro Martinez caused a ruckus after wiping out Bukayo Saka with a reckless first half tackle.
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Martinez’s full blooded tackle caused a ruckusCredit: mutv
The foul enraged Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard – with the two going at it as Saka was left on a heap on the floor.
Martinez received a yellow for his troubles, but it seems the bad temper on the pitch affected those in the crowd.
A video emerged shortly after the game of two fans fighting in the stands – although it is unclear which teams both men supported.
The video, which was shot from another stand showed a man in blue throwing a punch at a man wearing an Arsenal shirt.
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The two were then separated by bystanders, with the man in blue being dragged away from the scene.
The 2-0 loss to Manchester United was Arsenal’s first defeat of pre-season after a 1-1 draw with Nurnberg and a 5-0 victory over an MLS All Star team managed by Wayne Rooney.
United meanwhile continued their winning ways having beaten Leeds and Lyon in previous outings.
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ARSENAL lost 2-0 to Premier League rivals Manchester United following a disappointing performance in the US.The Gunners took on United at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and failed to replicate their dominant display against the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday.
Arsenal lost 2-0 to Manchester United after a poor display in the USCredit: Getty
The Red Devils opened the scoring in the half-hour mark with a powerful long-range shot by Bruno Fernandes that Aaron Ramsdale failed to hold onto.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Takehiro Tomiyasu also took too long to close Fernandes down.
United doubled their lead just seven minutes later when Gabriel lost possession in midfield and that allowed Jadon Sancho to break through and beat Ramsdale with a clinical finish.
But who stood out and who struggled for Arsenal? SunSport’s Kostas Lianos rates every single player at MetLife Stadium:
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AARON RAMSDALE – 4
Couldn’t inspire the same level of confidence between the sticks like he did against the MLS All-Stars. Carries responsibility for Bruno Fernandes’ goal and didn’t save a single penalty.
JURRIEN TIMBER – 5
Very few moments of brilliance from the summer signing, who started at right-back. But Timber showed he could form a good partnership with Bukayo Saka down the wing.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 5
Struggled during Manchester United’s counter-attacks. Mikel Arteta would have expected more from his star centre-back.
GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 2
Carries responsibility for both goals as he failed to mark Fernandes during his run and was the one that gave the ball away before Jadon Sancho’s strike.
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TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU – 3
Struggled throughout the first half and was rightfully taken off at half-time. Also partly responsible for Fernandes’ goal as he didn’t mark him on time – was playing out of position at left-back, though.
DECLAN RICE – 5
Arsenal fans will be expecting much more from their club record signing this coming season. Failed to anchor the Gunners’ midfield and was mostly anonymous throughout the match – early days, though.
KAI HAVERTZ – 5
Also uninspiring, just like his other two fellow summer arrivals. Played on the left in midfield and couldn’t cause United any problems.
MARTIN ODEGAARD – 6
Probably the best of the worst, but not by much. Showed some moments of brilliance and almost got Arsenal back in the game with a clever through-ball from a free-kick only for Eddie Nketiah to miss from close range.
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Arsenal’s star signing Declan Rice was largely anonymous against Man UtdCredit: Getty
BUKAYO SAKA – 5
Showed he could form a good partnership with Timber on the right flank. But was a far cry from his dominant performance against the All-Stars where he amassed two assists.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 5
Largely anonymous for Arsenal during both halves. Couldn’t create any significant dangers on the left for either United right-back.
EDDIE NKETIAH – 4
Had a perfect chance to put Arsenal back in the game when he missed from close range after a brilliant through pass by Odegaard. Will have to do a lot more to take Gabriel Jesus’ place.
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KIERAN TIERNEY – 5
Did better than Tomiyasu on the left but didn’t add any significant spark. Seems to be on his way out.
Jurrien Timber started alongside fellow summer signing Rice and Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
GABRIEL JESUS – 5
Didn’t add anything significant after coming off the bench. But he doesn’t have to stress about his place in Arteta’s starting XI yet…
BEN WHITE – 5
Didn’t add much more in defence but kept United at bay. Far fewer leaks on the right than there were on the left during the second half.
THOMAS PARTEY – 5
Failed to inspire any confidence in midfield after his introduction during the second half. Partey’s future is still uncertain.
JORGINHO – 5
Nothing much from the midfielder. Jorginho and Partey failed to limit United’s attacks after their introduction in the second half and also didn’t push their team-mates forward.
LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4
Scored an incredible goal against the MLS All-Stars and dominated during Arsenal’s first game of their US tour. Couldn’t emulate any of that against United but came back from a knock he suffered against the All-Stars.
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EMILE SMITH ROWE – 4
Came on quite late and couldn’t set the game alight. Smith Rowe was largely anonymous after his introduction.
FABIO VIEIRA – 4
Struggled to keep United quiet, just like Partey and Jorginho. Didn’t do much to shield the back four and then missed a penalty for good measure. More

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal fans were left baffled after finding out there would be a penalty shootout regardless of the scoreline in their friendly.United and the Gunners faced off in a pre-season clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Arsenal and Manchester United fans were baffled with rule change before their friendlyCredit: AFP
Arsenal and Man Utd had a penalty shootout after full time even though the match didn’t end in a drawCredit: Getty
Fans were left stunned by the news as they stormed social media to expresses their shock.
One fan tweeted: “But why?”
Another posted: “Another reason why football should never be soccer.”
A third wrote: “So if Arsenal wins at fulltime, and Man Utd wins penalty shootout.. who will be winners?”
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This fan said: “Welcome to USA.”
And that one stated: “USA does things different.”
However, it turned out that the shootout was nothing to do with the match being held in the United States.
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In fact, managers Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag made the decision in order for their players to hone their skills from the spot in front of a capacity crowd.
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But United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana did not get to showcase his penalty-saving abilities in the US.
The Red Devils announced the £47million signing of Onana from Inter Milan on Thursday.
But the friendly with Arsenal came too early for David de Gea’s replacement.
Man Utd ran out 2-0 winners over 90 minutes in New Jersey through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.
And they then followed that up with a victory in the shootout as Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira blasted the ball over the bar. More