Man City overtook Arsenal to take top spot with a thumping 4-0 win over Fulham in the early stages. With a two-point gap to Man City, Mikel Arteta's side need three points at Old Trafford to take the title race to the final round.
Despite the "Red Devils"'s poor form, the "Gunners" still have to be very careful when traveling to Manchester. If Arsenal stumble against MU, coach Pep Guardiola's team could soon be crowned champions if they beat Tottenham in the make-up match this midweek.
MU still disappoints in welcoming Arsenal
The problem of lack of force and unstable defense continues to be a difficult question for coach Erik ten Hag this season. Welcoming the "Gunners", the home team does not even have Bruno Fernandes, who is considered the conductor in MU's playing style.
The weaknesses of the Old Trafford team were exposed again in the first half of the match against Arsenal and they paid the price with a goal in the 20th minute. MU's defense seemed to be sleepy during a kick-off by goalkeeper Andre Onana, and Kai Havertz seized the opportunity to pass the ball to Leandro Trossard to finish close to the goal.
After the goal, young talents Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo were the brightest spots in MU's play. However, the "Red Devils" still lacked a creator like Fernandes to be able to penetrate the net of goalkeeper David Raya (Arsenal).
Arsenal still maintain championship hopes
The visitors continued to maintain a good game in the second half when coach Arteta asked his players to play slowly and steadily to preserve the victory. Meanwhile, MU's attack was still stuck in finding a way to the opponent's goal.
With this victory, Arsenal regained the top spot, 1 point ahead of Man City but having played 1 more match. Coach Arteta's team will host Everton in the final round. On the contrary, MU once again showed a disappointing performance at home and coach Erik Ten Hag will hardly be able to keep his job when the "Red Devils" are stuck in 8th place, no longer having a chance to compete for a place in the European Cup next season.
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