Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd: 3 talking points as Gunners win it late
By Adam Schultz
![LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Declan Rice of Arsenal after his sides 3-1 win during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Declan Rice of Arsenal after his sides 3-1 win during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e5779d71b53d02560a9f9b2fefc8e3fbe6ea62bf1cd031798c51e3b0be88fd96.jpg)
2. Declan Rice shows his worth
While Arsenal has been stuttering to start the season, Rice has been at the peak of his powers, and against United, especially in the first half, his ability to intercept the ball high and keep his side in a nice tempo was outstanding.
Declan Rice goal and celebration 🔥♥️
— Doc (@karthikadhaigal) September 3, 2023
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He drifted out of the contest in the second half and the side seemed to suffer because of it. But he popped up with a crucial goal late on.
Quickly developing into a fan favourite.
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