Premier League 2023/24: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal – Reason why Gunners prevailed at Old Trafford

Arsenal clinched all three points in the Premier League 2023/24 match against Manchester United on Sunday 12 May, 2024 at Old Trafford.

Arsenal players, Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel and Jorginho celebrate 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League 2023/24 match at Old Trafford on Sunday 12 May, 2024. Photo: @Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s side won by a lone goal, thanks to Leandro Trossard who found the back of the net in the 20th minute.

This is the fifth (5th) time Arsenal is defeating Manchester United in the Premier League era at Old Trafford.

Here are reasons why Arsenal beat Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, according to arsenal.com:

• Once again, our defence was rock-solid to comfortably achieve yet another clean sheet on the road.

• We kept United at arm’s length by setting up in a deeper-than-normal 4-4-2 out of possession. Perhaps wary of Rasmus Hojlund, Garnacho and Amad Diallo’s pace, we aimed to slow them down and deny the hosts space in behind. Thomas Partey dropped in between our centre-backs on occasion to make up a back three, as we looked to protect the spine.

• With Partey acting as a supplementary central defender. Seven yellow shirts in a confined area made it hard for the hosts to fashion clear-cut opportunities.

• Our man-of-the-match at Old Trafford was William Saliba, who produced an imperious defensive performance. The Frenchman was calmness personified throughout, always in control of his positioning and decision-making.

• While Casemiro has to be apportioned blame for failing to squeeze up for offside, the clear-mindedness of Havertz was impressive. Biding his time to get towards the byline, playing with his head up and waiting for Trossard to time his run, the German’s assist was fabulous. 

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