Overview
- United came from behind at the Emirates, with Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu and substitute Matheus Cunha scoring after Arsenal led via a Lisandro Martinez own goal.
- Mikel Merino made it 2-2 from a corner before Cunha curled in an 87th-minute winner to seal United's first league success at Arsenal since 2017.
- The defeat extends Arsenal's league winless run to three and cuts their lead to four points after Manchester City and Aston Villa recorded victories earlier in the weekend.
- A misplaced back-pass by Martin Zubimendi gifted Mbeumo the equaliser, drawing fresh scrutiny of Arsenal's composure as sections of the home crowd booed.
- Interim manager Michael Carrick has opened with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal and urged United to ride their confidence, with the result lifting his side to fourth.