Man United stuns Arsenal to blow title race open
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Michael Carrick has breathed new life into Manchester United, who secured a convincing 3-2 win over Arsenal.The Premier League leaders looked out of ideas against Carrick’s tricky Reds and were
Visitors United are set for their second match under interim manager Michael Carrick, off the back of their impressive win in the Manchester derby last time out. Meanwhile Arsenal are looking to maintain their advantage at the top of the table as they go in pursuit of a first league title for 22 years.
Can the Gunners keep their title bid on track as they host in-form Man United?
Give the job to Michael Carrick? Manchester United have been here before, of course, surfing a wave of good results and good vibes to appoint another former player, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as their manager.
Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha's rocket sealed a stunning 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal. United are up to fourth in the Premier League and Carrick praised the players for responding to his tactical demands.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat by Manchester United: "You have to give credit to Manchester United. We gave them a goal which is unusual and painful, then they two brilliant moments with incredible goals. We were not at our best.
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The Gunners made mistakes and conceded some undeniable strikes, but the Premier League title pursuit still depends on them
The Red Devils turned up at Emirates Stadium keen to prove a point.
Manchester United’s transfer planning continues to blend long-term ambition with short-term realism as the club assess targets across attack and midfield. Two very different situations involving a teenage striker and an established Premier League midfielder highlight how United are shaping their approach.