3 Talking Points from Arsenal's 3-1 Defeat to Manchester United

Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal: 3 talking points from the Gunners’ first defeat

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scores their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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Mikel Arteta missed Thomas Partey at Old Trafford. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

2. Arsenal missed Thomas Partey dearly

The midfield battle was always going to determine the result, and without Thomas Partey, the Gunners were found wanting in this area of the pitch. Sambi Lokonga couldn’t build on his excellent performance against Aston Villa as he was guilty of giving the ball away numerous times.

GOAL Man Utd 3-1 Arsenal (75 mins)

Man Utd counter with pace, and Christian Eriksen squares for Marcus Rashford to side-foot home for his second of the match#MUNARS
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 4, 2022

Having Partey alongside Xhaka gives Arsenal a completely different look, and the Ghanaian’s ability to soak up pressure, wriggle out of challenges, and play those progressive passes was sorely lacking today.

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