Michael Carrick is quickly making a name for himself as Manchester United’s interim manager after steering the team to a thrilling 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
The victory not only adds points to United’s tally but also has Carrick closing in on a rare record for a manager’s first few games.
Arsenal Strikes First
The game started with Arsenal asserting control, and it paid off in the 29th minute.
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber expertly finished off a slick passing move involving Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie, putting the home side ahead.
For a moment, it seemed like Arsenal might cruise to another win.
United Fights Back
United, however, weren’t going to roll over.
Just eight minutes after Timber’s strike, Bryan Mbeumo seized on a defensive blunder from Arsenal’s Zubimendi to level the score, giving the Red Devils a morale boost heading into halftime with the score at 1-1.
Dorgu’s Magic Continues
The second half belonged to United.
Patrick Dorgu, who had impressed last weekend in the win over Manchester City, unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from the edge of the box in the 51st minute to put the visitors ahead 2-1.
His performance was electric, though his afternoon ended prematurely with a hamstring injury.
Cunha Delivers the Decisive Blow
Enter substitute Matheus Cunha, who made an instant impact.
With Arsenal pressing for an equaliser—Merino had briefly tied the game in the 84th minute after a Saka corner—Cunha stepped up in dramatic fashion.
In the 90th minute, he smashed a thunderous 25-yard strike past the stunned Arsenal keeper, sealing a memorable 3-2 victory for United.
Implications for the Table
This win propels Manchester United to fourth place in the Premier League, nudging ahead of Chelsea by a single point.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s comfortable lead at the top has now been trimmed to just four points, setting up an intriguing title race in the weeks ahead.
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