Matheus Cunha struck deep into stoppage time, shifting the momentum just when it seemed settled. That moment broke Arsenal’s resistance under Saturday night lights. The scoreboard blinked 3-2, flashing red in more ways than one. Manchester United held on despite heavy pressure after halftime. Their last success here had been years back, lost in cold winter months far behind them now. This match twisted sharply in the closing minutes, rewriting recent history. Roars erupted from traveling fans near the final whistle. A rare triumph unfolded where few expected it. Victory arrived through grit rather than grace. January chill bit hard, but the warmth of surprise lifted spirits.
A ball meant one thing went wrong for Lisandro Martínez – it ended up in his own net, putting Arsenal ahead. Yet before the break, Bryan Mbeumo found space and tucked it away, pulling United level. Out of nowhere early in the next period, Patrick Dorgu cracked a shot that flew past the keeper, shifting momentum hard. With time running thin, Mikel Merino poked home to bring Arsenal back into it. Then came Cunha, cool from distance, curling in what became the decisive moment.
Patrick Dorgu celebrates his goal.
The victory ended a lengthy wait for success on enemy turf while slowing Arsenal’s charge toward the title, slicing into their advantage at the league summit and leaving United relevant in the battle for fourth. Coming off last weekend’s triumph against Manchester City, caretaker boss Michael Carrick now has two straight wins against elite sides under his belt
Arsenal stumbled at home – an uncommon sight this season, despite mostly solid performances. Before this loss, the team went unbeaten there for 18 games in every tournament combined. Now, pressure builds as rivals like Manchester City and Aston Villa draw nearer to the top of the table.
A win like this doesn’t happen often at the Emirates, yet United made it look steady under pressure. This clash added more fire to an old argument between two clubs that rarely agree on anything. Moments like these stick around longer than most in a single season’s journey. Few visitors leave north London with points, which makes this outcome stand out sharply.
