Title Race Goes Down to the Wire as Arsenal Claim Crucial Win at Old Trafford
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has ensured the Premier League title race will go down to the final weekend. The Gunners moved one point clear of Manchester City at the Premier League summit, setting up a thrilling finale to the season.
A crucial win for Arsenal at Old Trafford
Mikel Arteta hailed the “phenomenal” drive shown by his Arsenal side to push Manchester City all the way in the Premier League title race. The Gunners’ win was just their second in 17 Premier League trips to Old Trafford, with their last victory coming in November 2020.
“It is a phenomenal thing they are doing.” - Mikel Arteta
However, Arteta was not entirely pleased with the manner of his side’s slender victory, even if they were good value for the win overall. “We weren’t composed, clean enough, consistent enough and were unable to do the simple things right,” he said. “That doesn’t give you control.”
Lenadro Trossard scored what proved to be the winner with 20 minutes played, tapping in from close range after being set up by Kai Havertz. The goal led to Arsenal playing too safe, too sideways, and too backwards, which Arteta acknowledged was a danger against Manchester United.
Kai Havertz sets up the winner for Arsenal
Arsenal now find themselves cheering on Tottenham against City, knowing that anything other than a win for Pep Guardiola’s men will leave their title fate in their own hands. Arteta admitted that his side will be watching the game closely, knowing that they need the result to achieve their title ambitions.
“We will be sat watching and it’s true we need the result in order to achieve [the title]. In football, there are always possibilities.” - Mikel Arteta
The Gunners will go into their final game of the campaign at home to Everton with the title battle still alive, and their fans will be hoping that they can secure the win they need to lift the Premier League trophy.
The Premier League trophy is within Arsenal’s grasp
