Martin Odegaard's equalizer
Just 1 minute after Marcus Rashford opened the scoring for Manchester United, Arsenal immediately equalized with a very dangerous one-touch shot from captain Martin Odegaard. Arsenal had pressured their opponents for much of the first half but to no avail. Rashford's goal was no different from a bucket of cold water poured on the hot heads of the home team.
If Odegaard does not regain control of the game at that moment, Man United will continue to put the match in a very uncomfortable position. On a day when Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka were tightly marked, Odegaard's appearance was in time to give The Gunners a psychological advantage. If the first 45 minutes of the match go 0-1, Arsenal will find it difficult to take the lead in the second half.
Declan Rice's goal
8 minutes after escaping defeat by Alejandro Garnacho of Man United who put the ball into the net in an offside position, Arsenal lowered the score with Rice's shot in the penalty area. That moment caused controversy when the Man United players demanded a free kick because they thought Gabriel Magalhaes had pulled Jonny Evans. However, the referee's decision was not to award a penalty and Rice's shot was no longer a obstacle.
Despite the 3-1 win, Gabriel Jesus' goal in the 90+11 minute was just a spice to enhance the victory because when Rice increased the score to 2-1, everything was considered over for Man United. The rookie's goal of 105 million pounds not only brought 3 points to The Gunners, it also created a very good psychological springboard because in the next 7 rounds of the Premier League, the "Gunners" will also face Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester City.
If they cannot beat Manchester United, in the coming time when having to play in both the Leauge Cup and Champions League, it is uncertain that Mikel Arteta and his team will get the maximum results as desired. 3 points are always valuable, but it is even more valuable when won from a direct opponent and packed up for the next difficult period.
Gabriel Magalhaes' offside moment
In the 88th minute, when Casemiro opened the way to help Garnacho run down, Man United had the ball into the opponent's net for the second time. In that situation, Gabriel, after observing Casemiro prepare to pass, did not even have time to take a few steps backwards. The Brazilian center back only had time to close his leg and drop in.
When the slow-motion film was broadcast on television, the gap between Garnacho and Gabriel was still not seen and could be compared with the naked eye. By the time VAR intervened, the Man United striker was too small a distance behind Gabriel. However, in such momentary situations, the gap, even small, was enough for Garnacho to fall into an offside position.
That was the 88th minute, if Arsenal were behind and Man United played in clusters like most of the match, the "Gunners" would find it difficult to get points, let alone win. It can be said that Gabriel's chance- birthed, reflexed and intelligent offside situation is considered an important goal for Arsenal.
