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A disappointing loss for Manchester United away to Arsenal

Arsenal made a half-time substitute. White was taken off and Takehiro Tomiyasu was put in.

Arsenal turned the game around in the 8th minute of the second half while both teams battled carefully. Saka looked for an opportunity from outside the penalty area with Eriksen in front, and went straight for the goal. A left-footed mid-range shot was deflected into the corner opposite the goal.

In the 10th minute of the second half, Rashford broke through the Arsenal defense and entered the penalty box to attempt a shot. Ramsdale blocked.

Arsenal’s lead did not last long. In the 14th minute of the second half, Man United returned the game to the starting point. Eriksen’s corner kick was matched by Ramsdale, but the ball went to Martinez. Martinez scored with a direct header in front. Magalyangs tried to kick it with a header, but the ball had already crossed the goal line.

After that, both teams battled for extra goals. Arsenal increased the level of pressure and thwarted Man United with desperate defending. In the 26th minute of the second half, Manchester United removed Anthony and put in midfielder Fred. Eriksen was positioned forward, and Fernandez moved to the right.

At the 37th minute of the second half, Arsenal also brought out another card. Named Martinelli. Leandro Trosar, who joined Arsenal in the winter transfer window, made his debut.

In the 39th minute of the second half, after Odegor’s free kick was placed in the United penalty box, a situation of confusion arose. Nketia hit a shot to finish off the attack, but De Gea blocked it with incredible reflexes.

In the 45th minute of the second half, Arsenal began to take the lead once again. Zinchenko’s cutback pass flew through Odegor and into the goal. Nketia scored with a little touch with her back foot. Immediately after the goal was scored, a video review (VAR) was carried out, and the goal was recognized as it was.

In the second half of extra time, Manchester United strengthened their offense by excluding defender Baran and subbing in striker Alejandro Garnacho. Arsenal increased their defensive numbers by replacing midfielder Odegaard with defender Rob Holding. In the end, the game ended without further scoring.