By Danjuma Amodu | January 25, 2026
Manchester United dealt a significant blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations, securing a 3-2 victory at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took an early lead through Lisandro Martínez’s own goal, but United fought back with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. Mikel Merino’s late equalizer wasn’t enough, as Matheus Cunha scored a dramatic winner in the 87th minute.
Former Arsenal player Patrick Vieira criticized the Gunners’ performance, saying, “Disappointing performance. When you are at the top of the table, you expect to win the game at home. Especially against United. I think there was a lack of aggression. Too many players failed to deliver.”
On the other hand, Roy Keane praised United’s resilience, stating, “They showed great character to come back from behind. The players are really buying into what Michael Carrick is saying, and it’s making a difference.”
The Red Devils’ comeback win has shaken up the Premier League title race. Arsenal’s lead is now just four points over Manchester City and Aston Villa, who are both on 46 points. United’s move to fourth place with 38 points has injected some excitement into the mix.
Carrick’s side has shown great character to come back from behind, and this win should give them a lot of confidence heading into their next matches. United’s next challenge is to keep building on this momentum and secure a top-four finish.
