Arsenal ratings: Eddie Nketiah stars but it could have been an afternoon to forget for Ben White if United snatched draw
ARSENAL extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a last-gasp victory over Manchester United.
The north Londoners ran out 3-2 winners over the Red Devils in a pulsating match at the Emirates.
Eddie Nketiah sealed the three points for the Gunners with a true poacher’s goal in the 90th minute.
The win has stretched Arsenal’s lead over second-placed Manchester City back to five points.
Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester United
Aaron Ramsdale – 6
Did not have much of a chance for Rashford’s opening goal.
Terrific save to deny a deflected shot by Rashford but then could have done better at the corner which led to United’s second.
Ben White – 5
Certainly not one of his better days, putting it mildly. Struggled throughout the first half, also booked, and came off at half-time.
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William Saliba – 6
Failed to get close enough to Rashford for the opening goal but also showed plenty of quality when it was needed.
Gabriel – 7
Was caught in two minds about whether to come out and block Rashford for the goal. Attempted in vain to keep out Martinez’s header but sadly, is not 8ft tall.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6
Good tussle with Antony – also got forward to play a part in the equaliser.
Thomas Partey – 6
Had the first chance but shot wide. Rashford bypassed him easily for the goal. Equally, shows lots of class when trying to break down United’s attacks.
Grant Xhaka – 7
Did extremely well in the build-up to the equaliser which included delivering the killer cross.
Martin Odegaard – 7
As ever, involved in everything for Arsenal. When the team gets forward, Odegaard is the player who adds the real magic.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Lost the ball ahead of United’s opener but redeemed himself with a superb goal from distance. Denied a second by the post.
Eddie Nketiah – 8
Got Arsenal back into the game with his header. And he sent the Emirates into pandemonium with a poacher’s goal in the 90th minute to seal the victory.
What an incredible season he is having. Denied a second goal by De Gea.
Gabriel Martinelli – 6
Great battle against Wan-Bissaka. Had his moments but equally, not his greatest game.
Subs
Takehiro Tomiyasu (for White 46 mins) 6. Trossard (for Martinelli 82) 6,