Man U end leaders, Arsenal’s, perfect start

Manchester United have now won two of their last eight Premier League games against Arsenal, having drawn three and losing four.

Manchester U’s £82m new boy, Antony, scored on his debut and Marcus Rashford got two as Erik ten Hag’s men ended Arsenal’s 100 per cent start to the season at Old Trafford.

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The Brazilian opened the scoring 10 minutes before half-time in the pulsating duel, sweeping a shot into the far corner. Rashford claimed the assist for that, and then after Bukayo Saka had levelled on the hour, the England striker profited from two clinical United counter-attacks.

Bruno Fernandes was at the heart of both, splitting the Arsenal defence for Rashford’s first, then sending Christian Eriksen clear as the Dane provided the striker with a tap-in.

It was Rashford’s first Premier League double since December, 2020, helping lift them to fifth on the table.

Arsenal remain top. However, after their excellent start to the season, Manager, Mikel Arteta, will be concerned with how easily his side were opened up, although the Gunners did have a first-half Gabriel Martinelli goal ruled out by VAR.