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      ‘Do your job, this is big boy stuff’ – Roy Keane fumes at Wan-Bissaka for role in Nketiah’s Arsenal equaliser

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      ROY KEANE ripped into Aaron Wan-Bissaka for his part in Arsenal’s equaliser during Man Utd’s 3-2 defeat on Sunday.Marcus Rashford gave the Red Devils an early lead at the Emirates as he brilliantly fired home from 25 yards out.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka was slammed for his defending of Arsenal’s equaliserCredit: Getty

      Roy Keane was not happy with Wan-Bissaka switching offCredit: Getty
      But their advantage lasted just eight minutes as Eddie Nketiah levelled things up for Arsenal with a close-range header.
      Co-commentator Gary Neville took aim at right-back Wan-Bissaka, 25, for his part in relinquishing possession before the passage of play which led to the Gunners’ goal.
      And at half-time, Man Utd legend Keane then picked apart his failure to track Nketiah when the Arsenal forward wandered in to head past David de Gea.
      Wan-Bissaka was marking Nketiah but did not go with him as he attacked the six-yard box.
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      Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane, 51, said: “Considering we praise him saying he’s a good defender…
      “This is big boy stuff, big moments. Do your job. Go and attack the ball.”
      Agreeing with Keane, one person on social media said: “Yes, it was awful… and Wan-Bissaka needs to work on winning aerial duels more, winning ground duels isn’t enough.”
      While another added: “I’m not surprised. AWB was asleep.”
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      Arsenal went in front after the break through Bukayo Saka, before Lisandro Martinez levelled things up once more.
      Nketiah then clinched the game for the hosts late on, stabbing home to help regain the Gunners’ five-point lead at the top of the table.

      Meanwhile, Wan-Bissaka has returned to Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up in recent weeks following Diogo Dalot’s injury.
      He has started each of United’s six Premier League games since the World Cup.
      And Ten Hag’s side had conceded just two goals in those six matches ahead of their trip to North London on Sunday.
      But a brace from Nketiah and a superb Saka strike dampened United’s spirits as they fell 11 points behind the league leaders. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta BOOKED 33 minutes into Man Utd clash as he continues his touchline theatrics

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta was BOOKED in the first half of Sunday’s massive Premier League clash with Manchester United after continuing his touchline theatrics.The animated Spaniard regularly fumes in his technical box when decisions aren’t going his team’s way.
      Arteta regularly fumes on the touchlineCredit: Reuters
      Taylor booked the Spaniard for his outburstCredit: Getty
      His touchline antics have been heavily criticised but Arteta has defiantly refused to tone it down.
      And in Sunday’s all-important clash with Man Utd, Arteta was contesting every decision.
      After Luke Shaw pushed over Gunners No7 Bukayo Saka, Arteta got overly animated and was shown a yellow card by Anthony Taylor.
      Ex-England international Matthew Upson believes Arteta is a talking point among referees.
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      Upson told BBC Radio 5Live: “I wonder if Arteta’s activity on the touchline has been a talking point among the referees for the last few games. I wouldn’t be surprised.”He was unbelievable in the game against Newcastle and he went too far.

      “They are trying to make a point of him needing to tone it down a bit.
      “You can’t be that in the face of the officials – or anyone else, for that matter.”
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      Arteta saw his Arsenal team fall behind in the first half through a Marcus Rashford wonderstrike.
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      Eddie Nketiah did get the Gunners back on level terms shortly after, though.
      The striker headed home from close range to send the game in at half-time level.
      Bukayo Saka then handed Arsenal the lead shortly after the restart.
      The 21-year-old sent a thumping effort low into the left corner of the goal.
      But as Arsenal did to Man Utd in the first half with an instant response, the Red Devils did the same.
      World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez equalised for the visitors, sending a looping headed effort over Gabriel.
      Nketiah then snatched the 3-2 win and three points for Arsenal right at the death.
      The striker turned in captain Martin Odegaard’s on-target strike.
      Arsenal are now five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over rivals Manchester City. More

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      What happened to Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge and where is he now?

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      DANIEL Sturridge was a member of one of the deadliest frontlines in Premier League history.Since leaving Liverpool in 2019, his career has faded, with problems on and off the field. This is what we know about the former England international.
      Sturridge made 26 appearances for England, scoring eight goals
      What clubs has Daniel Sturridge played for?
      Daniel Sturridge first came to prominence as a youth team graduate at Manchester City.
      He was previously part of the youth teams at Aston Villa and Coventry City.
      After making his first team debut in 2007, he ended up making 32 appearances and scoring six times.
      He signed for Chelsea in 2009 after his Manchester City contract expired, but struggled to find regular first team football at the London club.
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      This in part was due to the vast amount of attacking talent that the blues had on their books, including Didier Drogba and Nicholas Anelka.
      After winning a Premier League and FA cup double in his first season, Sturridge joined Bolton on loan until the end of the 2010/11 season.
      The move proved to be a succesful one, with the striker scoring eight goals in just 12 appearances as he helped them to safety from relegation.
      Sturridge returned to Chelsea for the following season, but despite getting regular game time, was rarely played in his favored position, often finding himself on the wing.
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      He won the Champions league and FA cup with Chelsea in what was his best scoring season for the club, scoring 13 goals in 43 appearances.
      The 2012/13 season saw him move to Liverpool in the January transfer window, after again finding opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge.
      He soon struck up a prolific partnership with Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, and together they led Liverpool to a second-place finish in the league, two points off of the title.
      The pair combined to score 52 goals that season, with Sturridge scoring 21 and providing seven assists.
      This was as good as it got for the Englishman though, who struggled badly with injuries for the rest of his time at the club.
      He struggled for game time under Jurgen Klopp, who used him sparingly because of his fitness problems.
      This eventually led to a loan to West Bromwich Albion in January 2018, where he struggled to make an impact and the team were relegated. He returned to Liverpool at the end of the season.
      After winning his second Champions league winner’s medal in 2019, Sturridge was released by the Merseyside club.
      The Birmingham born striker won 26 caps for England, scoring eight times, including at a World cup and a European Championships.
      What happened to former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge?
      He joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer in 2019, where he made sixteen appearances, scoring on seven occasions.
      He was released in March 2020 through mutual agreement, and on the same day received a four-month ban for breaching betting rules.
      Where is Daniel Sturridge now?
      After spending 18 months without a club, Sturridge signed for Australian A-league side Perth Glory in November 2021.
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      The move was unsuccessful, with Sturridge only making six appearances before being released in 2022.
      He is currently without a club. More

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      Fans all say same thing as Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes goes down for ‘penalty’ after just six minutes vs Arsenal

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      FOOTY fans were quick to take to social media after Bruno Fernandes appealed for a penalty in Manchester United’s clash with Arsenal.The Portuguese midfielder collided with Gunners stopper Aaron Ramsdale in the sixth minute after getting on the end of a hopeful ball over the top from Lisrandro Martinez.
      Bruno Fernandes collided with Aaron Ramsdale six minutes into the matchCredit: Reuters
      The Portugal international appealed for a penalty but his protests were waved offCredit: REUTERS
      Fernandes immediately appealed for a penalty but his protests were quickly waved off by referee Anthony Taylor.
      And fans watching the game weren’t happy with his theatrics, so much so they took to Twitter to criticise him.
      One tweeted: “Bruno Fernandes was appealing for the penalty before he’d even started his dive there.”
      Another said: “Took Bruno Fernandes 10 minutes to dive and kick out at Gabriel. Still no yellow.”
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      And another said: “Took Bruno Fernandes 6 minutes to get his first dive in.”
      One remarked: “Bruno Fernandes looking for another cheap penalty.”
      Antother chimed in: “Bruno Fernandes crying for a penalty and complaining because he doesn’t get one.”
      One said: “Bruno Fernandes wanted a penalty for that. LOL.”
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      United broke the deadlock at the Emirates with a sensational solo strike from Marcus Rashford in the 17th minute.
      Moments after nutmegging Thomas Partey, the in-form England international rifled the ball into the bottom corner past a helpless Ramsdale from 25 yards.
      Title-chasing Arsenal were buoyed by the capacity crowd and responded in the manner of potential champions.
      Eddie Nketiah – who is deputising for the injured Gabriel Jesus – levelled the scores with a header seven minutes later after getting on the end of a header from Granit Xhaka.
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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag plays down rumours of rift between Fernandes and Antony after pair’s fiery bust-up vs Palace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has played down rumours of a rift between Bruno Fernandes and Antony. The duo were involved in a fiery bust-up during the 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.
      Erik ten Hag appeared relaxed about a rift between Bruno Fernandes and AntonyCredit: AP
      Bruno Fernandes was left angry at Antony last time outCredit: Sky Sports
      Antony fumed at his team-mateCredit: Sky Sports
      The two started going at each other for ten seconds in a X-rated rant after the Brazilian gave the ball away.
      Speaking to Sky Sports before Man Utd’s clash with Arsenal, Ten Hag calmed rumours of a falling out between the two and he did not seem concerned at all.
      The Dutchman said: “I think they are really okay.
      “There is always emotion, so much is about brains, but also emotion too when the heart rules the head.
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      “Those two, and there are others when they bring that emotion to the game, it makes their performance better.
      “Sometimes they cross the line with each other, but in the same minute, they are best friends again.”
      Fernandes and Antony will aim to put their dispute behind them with both were named in the starting XI for the game versus Arsenal.
      In recent matches versus Bournemouth and Manchester City, the 28-year-old started on the right-wing, where the £85million signing from Ajax was expected to play.
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      However, since he arrived at Old Trafford, Antony has had to battle with multiple injuries.
      Prior to the spat, Fernandes praised the unity of the United squad.
      The Portuguese international said: “[We] used to be individuals, now we are a team. You can see a proper team that works for each other.” More

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      ‘It’s madness’ – Neville SLAMS Man Utd tactics for crunch clash vs Arsenal after Nketiah cancels out Rashford opener

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      GARY NEVILLE lambasted Man Utd’s decision to play out from the back in the lead-up to Arsenal’s equaliser on Sunday.Marcus Rashford gave Erik ten Hag’s men a 17th-minute lead with a fine 25-yard strike.
      Man Utd were robbed of possession in the lead-up to Arsenal’s equaliserCredit: Getty
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka and David de Gea were both culpable for losing the ball before the goalCredit: AP
      How many times does Gary Neville want to mention De Gea passing to Wan-Bissaka is “madness?”— Daniel ⚒ (@DanielCutter) January 22, 2023

      Eddie Nketiah’s header brought Arsenal level against Man UtdCredit: AP
      Gary Neville slammed Man Utd’s play before Arsenal’s equaliserCredit: EPA
      But the visitors’ advantage did not last long as Eddie Nketiah levelled for Arsenal before the half-hour mark.
      And Man Utd legend Neville was heavily critical of his former team after they decided to try and play their way out of trouble.

      Aaron Wan-Bissaka received the ball from David De Gea in a dangerous area before he relinquished possession and gave away a corner.
      Arsenal then went on to score shortly after the set-piece, with Neville labelling the decision to pass it out as a “madness”.

      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I know Erik ten Hag wants to play out from the back.
      “But the idea of Martinez passing to De Gea, who is shaky, and then Wan-Bissaka, who’s not the best right-back on the ball and being pressurised by Martinelli, is madness.
      “And that’s where the corner came from.”
      Former Premier League defender Matthew Upson also picked holes in United’s defending during the goal – singling out Wan-Bissaka for failing to go with his man.
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      Granit Xhaka crossed from the left and found the unmarked Nketiah who headed home from close range.
      Upson said: “Nketiah runs off the back of Wan-Bissaka who switches off. He goes to sleep a little bit.
      “A simple header gets powered in from Nketiah at close range. De Gea had no chance.”
      Arsenal went on to win the game 3-2 as Nketiah bagged his second of the game to hand the league leaders a dramatic late win. More

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      Arsenal transfer target Jakub Kiwior and ‘twerking partner’ seen in stands at Man Utd clash as he gets set to sign deal

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      SOON-TO-BE Arsenal player Jakub Kiwior and a woman thought to be his twerking champion fiancee have been spotted in the directors’ box for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.Arsenal are on the verge of signing Polish defender Kiwior from Spezia for £17.5million.
      Kiwior and a woman thought to be his fiancee were spotted in the directors box at ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Pole is set to pen a long-term dealCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Kiwior and a woman thought to be his fiancee were spotted in the directors box at ArsenalCredit: Instagram
      The defender got engaged to Claudia Kowalczyk in 2021Credit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      Claudia is a twerking championCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      Claudia has over 40,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      The 22-year-old is in England to put pen to paper on a long-term deal and is at the Emirates for the Gunners’ huge league clash with rivals Man Utd.
      Kiwior, who is engaged to 30-year-old Claudia Kowalczyk, watched on as his team-mates-to-be battled it out in a bid to retain their commanding lead at the top of the table.

      Erik ten Hag’s men took the lead through an excellent Marcus Rashford finish.
      But it didn’t take Arsenal long to draw level with Eddie Nketiah heading home at the back post.
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      Bukayo Saka got Arsenal off to an electric start in the second half.
      The 21-year-old cut inside onto his left foot and fired in from range.
      World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez then decided to get in on the act.
      The Man Utd defender headed home with Gabriel failing to clear off the line.
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      Nketiah then snatched a 3-2 win and the three points right at the death.
      The Hale End academy product turned in captain Martin Odegaard’s on-target shot.
      Like her soon-to-be hubby, Claudia has athletic prowess of her own.
      The blonde beauty is a TWERKING champion.
      Claudia was crowned Queen of Germany’s Twerk Competition in 2017.
      And she was also a semi-finalist of the European Twerk Championships in 2018.
      She regularly posts videos of herself in action to her 46,000 followers.
      Going by the stage name “Redheaded”, Claudia also offers up twerking workshops.
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      She travels all around Europe for her events, but has largely been based in Italy with her partner Kiwior.
      Kiwior, who turned out for Poland last November-December at the World Cup, got down on one knee and popped the all-important question in late 2021. More

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      Arsenal 3 Man Utd 2 LIVE RESULT: Nketiah bags last-minute winner after lengthy VAR check in Prem title boost – reaction

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      EDDIE NKETIAH’S winner has given Arsenal all three points in a thriller against Manchester United.The Red Devils took the lead and then thought they had a point, but two goals from Nketiah and a stunner from Bukayo Saka saw the Gunners maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
      Lisandro Martinez netted his first goal for United, while Rashford’s opener was a stunner for the ages, but Arsenal proved in the last half hour why they are at the summit of the table.
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      As Arsenal officially reach the middle of their season, their return of 50 points from 19 games really sets the benchmark for the rest of the league.
      If anyone wishes to dethrone The Gunners, they will need to aim for something similar in the second half of the Premier League season.
      As it stands, Mikel Arteta’s side show no signs of letting up, but their next five games will be their toughest test to date.
      Guardiola and co are waiting in the wings to take on the pretenders to their throne.
      Testing time ahead for Gunners
      While Mikel Arteta’s side keep passing the tests that are thrown in front of them, the next five games will prove integral to their ambitions on winning the title.
      The re-arranged game against the reigning champions thrown in the mix, they travel to both Everton and Aston Villa also.
      That added with two games against Man City, could really dictate how the rest of their season is going to go.

      Skipper creates Messiah complex
      Martin Odegaard has become an integral part to this Arsenal side as he pulls the strings for Arteta.
      He manages to effect the game in key areas, linking the midfield with the attacking line.
      Putting pressure on the United defence, his bursting runs penned the visitors into their own box, creating space for the players around him.

      Ready Eddie steps up for Gunners
      The world around them was seemingly crashing down around them when Arsenal fans heard the news of Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury.
      Gunners’ fans feared they lacked the firepower to replace their new signing in the final third.
      However, Eddie Nketiah is proving all the critics wrong as he continues he provide the important goals to keep his side moving towards some long-awaited silverware.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      FT: Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
      As ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’ rings out the speaker system at The Emirates, the Arsenal squad celebrate their win.
      Five points clear at the top of the table, it is surely in Arsenal’s hands now to break the normal status quo of the Premier League.
      As the stats show, they dominated the game, had they not shot like stormtroopers it could have been a completely different scoreline for Arteta’s side.

      FT: Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Arsenal reach fifty points for the Premier League season.
      What a huge win this is for Mikel Arteta and his team.
      Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
      90+4. Garnacho has come on for the visitors.
      Desperate to find an equalising goal in what time is left.
      Holding comes on for Odegaard for The Gunners.
      Nketiah looks to run the clock down in the corner.
      Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
      90+2. The goal stands and The Emirates erupts.
      Arsenal will be stretching their lead at the top of the table.
      What a time to score a winning goal from Nketiah.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
      90. Huge moment in this game as VAR checks this one.
      Whether Zinchenko is offside is the question.
      The lines are being drawn as we speak.
      Goal – Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal)
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      88. The replays show what a great chance that was for Eddie Nketiah.
      Had he put it either side of David de Gea it was surely a goal.
      Meanwhile, United have a corner with a chance to land their own late blow.
      As Arsenal look to break at pace, Wan-Bissaka is penalised for a foul on the England wide man.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      86. The free kick is delivered into the box and a group of players go up for the ball.
      It ricochets off McTominay and into the path of Nketiah.
      He turns and shoots but de Gea pulls off a wonderful save down to his left.
      Big chance.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd – Shaw yellow card
      84. Trossard comes on for his debut, replacing Martinelli.
      Chance to make a name for himself in front of the Arsenal faithful here.
      Shaw is shown a yellow card for a hefty challenge on Saka.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      82. Arsenal are starting to turn the screw now.
      United just cannot clear the ball at all.
      Last chance saloon defending from the visitors.
      Fernandes is on the ground holding his head, so play is stopped.
      Credit: AFP
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      80. Martinelli tries a shot from distance but it is headed clear by Martinez for a corner.
      Saka’s ball is headed clear but Nketiah tries to beat Wan-Bissaka in the box who slides in and wins the ball.
      A lot of the ground were already screaming for a penalty but that was a fair challenge by the ex-Crystal Palace man.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      78. It is getting to that time of the game now where if you do want to win this, you need to do something magical.
      Rashford almost capitalises on a loose pass back towards Ramsdale with the England forward going to ground.
      VAR checked the incident and there is no case to answer.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      76. Arsenal send out the subs to get warmed up.
      Arteta may be tempted to bring new signing Trossard on to try and get that winning goal.
      The Spaniard didn’t make any changes in search of the three points against Newcastle here recently.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      74. Arsenal are trying to exert some pressure on United.
      Switching play back and fore to try and find the right ball.
      United are managing to keep the door closed however.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      72. Great crossfield ball is controlled by Martinelli out on the touchline.
      He beats two United players and darts into the box but slightly overhits the ball and is beaten to the ball.
      Great inventive play by the Brazilian.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd – Saka chance
      70. For the neutral, a draw opens the title race up more.
      No one wants to see a big gap at the top of the table.
      Although, anyone stopping Man City’s stranglehold of the title is never a bad thing.
      Saka tries the same again but this time Eriksen gets a slight deflection which takes it onto the outside of the post.
      Antony comes off for Fred for United.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      68. Partey is penalised for a trip on Weghorst.
      United break with Shaw down the left which Tomiyasu blocks for a throw in.
      It looks like Fred is going to be coming on for the visitors.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd – Odegaard chance
      66. United will be pleased with their ability to get back into this game after being a goal down to the league leaders.
      Showing more grit in their game from where they have been in previous seasons.
      Arsenal are struggling to play through the United press.
      Odegaard finds the ball break to him just inside the box but his shot is blocked by Christian Eriksen.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      64. It has become very scrappy all of a sudden.
      Both sides are trying to get forward at all costs.
      This game has more goals in it the way it is being played this afternoon.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      62. Martinez’s goal has silenced the home contingent.
      With still half an hour to go, this game could go either way.
      United are starting to press Arsenal high up the pitch and are getting some joy from this Gunners’ defence.
      Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd
      60. Eriksen’s corner isn’t dealt with by Ramsdale.
      Martinez dives in to head the ball, looping it over the keeper and players in his way.
      That is a huge goal for Erik ten Hag’s side.
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