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Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd: Player ratings as Nketiah nets late winner

By James Cormack

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Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Eddie Nketiah struck a late winner as Arsenal secured a huge 3-2 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates on Sunday evening.

A captivating first half, one that resembled the titanic contests between these two sides at their vintage apexes, ended one apiece as Nketiah cancelled out Marcus Rashford’s emphatic opener with a fine header.

The enthralling nature of the bout continued into the second period as Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal their first lead of the game with a stunning finish from distance before Lisandro Martinez restored parity with a chipped header of some sort.

Tension subsequently consumed the Emirates, but the Gunners responded as they dominated the closing stages. The visitors were subject to wave after wave of Arsenal attacks, with David de Gea producing a huge save to deny Nketiah before the Arsenal striker flicked home a late winner to seal a massive three points for the Premier League leaders.

Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd player ratings

Here are the Arsenal player ratings as they moved five points clear of Manchester City at the top.

Goalkeeper & Defenders

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Aaron Ramsdale celebrates after Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (not pictured) scored their side’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Aaron Ramsdale celebrates after Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (not pictured) scored their side’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

Aaron Ramsdale (GK) – 6/10 – Made a wonderful save to deny Rashford just minutes before his fumble led to Martinez’s equaliser. A mixed bag for the Arsenal goalkeeper.

Ben White (RB) – 4.5/10 – Uncharacteristically poor in the first half and was substituted at half-time after he picked up a booking for a rash challenge on Rashford.

William Saliba (CB) – 6.5/10 – Patrolled his channel well while Rashford ran riot down the touchline. Tidy in possession.

Gabriel (CB) – 6.5/10 – Battled well with the useful Wout Weghorst, winning a few big headers against the towering Dutchman.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB) – 8/10 – After a relatively quiet opening period, Zinchenko took control in the second half as he drifted infield to overload United’s midfield. Some of his passes were nothing short of genius.

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