Manchester United vs Arsenal: Fatigue affecting the Gunners and other points of note

Lucas Torreira once again playing the pivotal part
Lucas Torreira once again playing the pivotal part

History has been witness to the fact that Manchester United, no matter how hard they are finding to win points against mid-table teams, usually turn up against the top 6. And that is what happened.

It was Mustafi's header from the corner that led to the first goal, as De Gea could not control the ball and Rojo was too late to clear it from the goal-line, eventually getting caught by the camera.

However, United responded well as they score in just 4 minutes after conceding, and it was none other than Anthony Martial, who has been sublime for the Red Devils this season.

Manchester United's robust defense created problems for the visitors, and they were limited to just one goal at halftime; a blunder by De Gea. However, except that mistake, De Gea made 2 vital saves in the second half, which could have easily been game over for the home side.

Mourinho and Unai Emery share points at Old Trafford, and once again the former has won a point against a top 6 side, stalling his departure further.


#3 David De Gea once again saves Manchester United

One of the world's best, for sure
One of the world's best, for sure

It was again a good day at the office for the Spanish shot-stopper, being as clinical as ever to stop the likes of Aubameyang and Lacazette to get past him.

Though it was De Gea's mistake that cost United the first goal of the game, he covered up pretty well for it in the dying minutes of the game. Aubameyang was left in shock as he tried to guide in a ball by Kolasinac to the bottom corner just to see it getting blocked by De Gea's insane foot reflexes.

It was a tough defensive display by the hosts and Arsenal literally struggled to create any perfect chances in the 90 minutes.

#2 Fatigue causing the problems for Arsenal

Aubameyang missed a sitter in yesterday's game - thanks to David's insane reflexes to stop that from going in
Aubameyang missed a sitter in yesterday's game - thanks to David's insane reflexes to stop that from going in

Two back to back big games for the Gunners left Unai Emery in confusion. But he handled the situation pretty well and won 4 points out of 6 against Tottenham and Manchester United, which is indeed brilliant.

Tottenham was thrashed at the Emirates, and Arsenal's star man Aubameyang was breathing fire. However, he did not have many contributions in yesterday's game. You cannot ask much from a player who is starting 2 games in a matter of 4 days.

With Ozil out injured and Granit Xhaka suspended, the midfield options were less as well for the Gunners, forcing them to rely on the 19-year-old Matteo Guendouzi, who absolutely bossed the midfield, although the lack of a strong and tall defensive midfielder was visible.

Arsenal plays Huddersfield next at home, and I won't be surprised to see a majority of the starting eleven players to be benched.

#1 Arsenal extend their unbeaten run to 20 games!

It was No loss November for Arsenal, and they are looking to continue such form in the coming months as well
It was No loss November for Arsenal, and they are looking to continue such form in the coming months as well

Who in their right mind would have expected Arsenal to go on 20 games unbeaten after suffering two back to back losses against Manchester City and Chelsea in their opening Premier League games? Absolutely no one.

Unai Emery has played all the top 6 teams till now and has won 5 points out of 15, not bad for a manager who has just started his career with Arsenal this season. By the end of the season, this tally might be raised to 20 points out of 30, you never know.

Arsenal has been playing with immense confidence this term, and their goals are really a feast for the eyes. Insane counter attacks, beautiful wing plays, and accurate passing are all that Arsenal is under Unai Emery.

The fans must be pleased to see Emery do such a great job in his very first season, and if luck supports, Arsenal might as well lift the Europa League or FA Cup by the end of the season, you never know.

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