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Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal – 3 talking points as Gunners fall to United

By Adam Schultz

Manchester United's English midfielder Jadon Sancho (C) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli (R) during the friendly football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United's English midfielder Jadon Sancho (C) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli (R) during the friendly football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Luke Shaw of Manchester United (R) fights for the ball with Jurrien Timber of Arsenal (L) during the friendly football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Luke Shaw of Manchester United (R) fights for the ball with Jurrien Timber of Arsenal (L) during the friendly football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images) /

More minutes for Rice and Timber

The duo were handed their first starts for the club, and while neither set the game alight, we saw glimpses of what they could bring.

Rice shielded the back four and was progressive with his passes, while Timber roamed about and was an outlet going forward.

It will take time for both to get acclimated to Arteta’s system, and they will be better for the run.

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