Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United: 5 players who impressed for the Gunners | Premier League 2019-20 

#1 Lucas Torreira

Just like against Chelsea, Torreira was brilliant and set the tone in midfield with his infectious attitude

Lucas Torreira was brilliant for the second time in four days and after another confident showing in a televised fixture, the Uruguay international is finally starting to get the respect his play deserves.

He almost scored shortly after the half-hour mark, twisting and turning his way through United midfielders on the edge of the box before firing an effort narrowly wide of de Gea's far post. As usual, he displayed the same tenacity and bite that convinced Arsenal to swiftly snap up his services before joining Uruguay at the World Cup. His relentless attitude and the fact he's unafraid to impose himself on opposition players is admirable, to say the least.

So much so that even with those physical disadvantages that make him exploitable, United players rarely looked to get beyond him. Brilliant at reading danger, he again displayed those capabilities against a United side who could have easily recovered during a second-half packed with nerves and tension around the Emirates.

Acting as a reliable shield alongside Granit Xhaka for Arsenal's four-man backline, Torreira was determined not to let them pass. Even with those physical disadvantages that make him a target, United players rarely looked to get beyond him in one-on-one duels. They were about to find out what would happen next: Rashford and Martial, in particular, being effortlessly stripped off possession when edging forward dangerously.

Only Fred and Özil covered more ground than Torreira's 11.41km over the 90 minutes, made more impressive when you realise he was down with a knock and in some discomfort for 15 minutes. They were readying Matteo Guendouzi to replace him - instead, he urged them to replace a struggling Lacazette (cramp), took on some energy gel and persisted with the same steely desire and concentration to win.