3 Positives & Negatives From Arsenal's 3-2 Win Over Man Utd

3 positives & negatives from Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Man Utd

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What. A. Win.

Arsenal got their revenge for the only loss in this Premier League campaign with a dominant 3-2 win at the Emirates.

The Gunners gave reached the halfway point of the season at a whopping 50 points, which is the seventh-best start in Premier League history.

3 positives & negatives from Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Man Utd

There’s a lot to discuss from this great match, so let’s get into it.

Positive #1: YOUR DEFENCE IS IN TROUBLE

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EDDIE NKETIAH.

My man with an absolutely killer performance in a massive match. He scored the winner with a beautiful flick, but, man, he just played a fantastic match.

Everything about how his game has improved is just outstanding – in all areas. He’s quickly developing into an elite striker before our eyes and a massive catalyst for Arsenal’s continued form after the World Cup.

Negative #1: Flattering scoreline for Manchester

The scoreline flattered the visitors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

It ended 3-2, but that scoreline looks way better for the away team than it should have. Arsenal dominated the match with a final xG of 2.9 to 0.27.

It was relentless and inevitable, with the Gunners exhibiting control and attacking excellence to win the match. Some individual brilliance by Marcus Rashford and a misjudgment by Ramsdale kept the Red Devils in it, and they were lucky to be.

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