Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in a match characterized by scrappy play and missed opportunities.
Leandro Trossard’s 20th-minute goal proved to be the difference, as Casemiro’s defensive lapse allowed Kai Havertz to play him onside, leading to Trossard’s decisive strike.
Despite their less-than-convincing performance, Arsenal will be delighted with the three points, which keeps their hopes of a top-four finish alive. Manchester City still control their own destiny in the title race, but Arsenal will be hoping for a favor from Tottenham when they face City in their next match.
The match was played under challenging conditions, with heavy rain lashing down on the pitch. However, the weather did not dampen Arsenal’s spirits, as they held on for a crucial victory.
Manager Mikel Arteta, soaked from the rain, celebrated with his team at the final whistle, knowing that every point is vital in the race for Champions League qualification.
💬 “It’s a huge win. We knew what we needed and we had to deal with that pressure and with that demand.”
Arteta was delighted with our 27th victory of this season’s Premier League 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 12, 2024