Arsenal returned to their winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates.
The win ends Ruben Amorim’s unbeaten start as United manager.
Goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both from corners, proved Arsenal’s lethal set-piece efficiency, a hallmark of their campaign.
The first half was uneventful, with neither side registering a shot on target.
Arsenal’s best chance came when Thomas Partey’s header went wide, while United offered little attacking threat.
However, the match came alive in the second half.
Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock with a clever header from Declan Rice’s corner, catching United’s defense off guard.
Arsenal continued to press, dominating United in aerial duels and creating numerous chances from set pieces.
William Saliba doubled the lead in unconventional fashion, with a Thomas Partey assist deflecting off his back into the net.
The Gunners could have added more, but Andre Onana’s reflexes denied Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino missed narrowly.
David Raya preserved Arsenal’s clean sheet with a stunning save to deny Matthijs De Ligt’s header.
