Arsenal beat United at Old Trafford
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Furious Man Utd fans stranded outside Old Trafford with tickets ‘cancelled’ and hundreds turned away
HUNDREDS of fuming Manchester United fans were left stranded outside Old Trafford after being denied entry for the season opener against Arsenal. And thousands more were stuck in massive queues,
Arsenal started their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday, capitalizing on a defensive error during a game in which both sides failed to generate a lot of quality attacking chances.
Calafiori’s header settled the score, but the performance exposed early-season nerves and will leave Arteta demanding more control from his side.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesArsenal opened
Winning at Old Trafford may not prove to be as common as last season, making Arsenal’s result stand out among the title hopefuls
Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.
Two Arsenal analysts sat together in the press box and one became particularly animated as United wrestled back control in the fixture after falling behind from a corner. There was even a moment when the Arsenal analyst reacted to a misplaced pass and lashed out at the desk in front of him.
Manchester United vs Arsenal proved an unusually high-tax affair for Week 1 of a Premier League season, and it was ultimately an error that divided the sides at Old Trafford.
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Arsenal left Old Trafford with all three points - but not without controversy. Mikel Arteta called it “a big, big result,” but many felt the Gunners were fortunate to escape with a win after a shaky performance and a questionable goal.
Manchester United's defeat at the hands of Arsenal won't necessarily have been a surprise to many, even if the Red Devils were the team mostly on the front foot throughout.
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