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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) /
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Rice won it late for the hosts. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Rice won it late for the hosts. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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.

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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