Arsenal tame Red Devils to keep EPL title dream alive
Arsenal on Sunday narrowly defeated Manchester United 3-2 to maintain their lead margin over Manchester City on the English Premier League log.
Grabbing a well deserved three points at Emirates on Sunday, Arsenal’s title chase got a boost as they maintain their lead margin over Manchester City.
England striker Marcus Rashford gave United the lead 17 minutes into the game, capitalising on a defensive error from Thomas Partey to bury a hard low shot behind Aaron Ramsadale.
The Gunners, however, responded swiftly. As Eddie Nketiah headed home an equaliser from Xhaka’s well floated cross in the 24th minute.
Both teams went into second half with one goal each. But the Gunners returned into the second half outplaying United and fighting their way to victory.
A few minutes into second half, Bukayo Saka put Arsenal ahead, firing a fierce shot into the bottom corner.
The Gunners lead was shortlived as Lisandro Martinez levelled for United in the 58th minute. But brilliant Arsenal will not settle for a draw.
The Gunners maintained firm dominance, pressing hard until Nketiah scored their winning goal in the 90th minute.
Sunday’s win positions Arsenal as a serious contender for this season’s title, having gained 50 points in 19 games.
With one pending game, Arsenal is leading City with 5 points, while United are fourth on the EPL log with 39 points behind Newcastle United.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Troops nab five ISWAP collaborators, rescue kidnap victimÂ
The report that the suspects and recovered items were in military custody for further investigation.
NationWide
2027: Tinubu goofs, addresses himself as governor seeking second term
The president’s gaffe is reminiscent of his several campaign outings in 2023.
Anti-Corruption
Lagos court jails Facebook impersonator three years over $135,000 fraud
Mr James allegedly scammed him under the guise of foreign exchange scheme.
NationWide
2027: Tinubu to attend few selected campaign rallies
Mr Tinubu noted that he would not be distracted from giving his best as president.
States
Abia police arrest three suspected armed robbers
The CP urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police.
Heading 3
NEPC urges value addition, skills development to boost mineral exports
Mr Idowu emphasised the need for Nigeria to move beyond exporting raw minerals.
