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January 25, 2026
Cunha’s stunner earns Manchester United thrilling late win at Arsenal
The Emirates Stadium was a sea of anxiety. Arsenal fans are acutely aware that a first Premier League title since 2004 is within their grasp and when it is so tantalising, it will be fraught. Especially when matches such as this become a grind. When the attacking patterns do not work. When the team look vulnerable. Everybody knows what they stand to lose.
TL;DR
- Arsenal fans experienced anxiety as their team's title aspirations were tested against Manchester United.
- The match was a grind, with Arsenal's attacking patterns faltering and the team appearing vulnerable.
- Manchester United, boosted by a recent win, played with confidence and intent, feeding on Arsenal's tension.
- Jurriën Timber scored the opening goal for Arsenal, but Lisandro Martínez's own goal equalized for United.
- Patrick Dorgu put Manchester United ahead early in the second half with a powerful strike.
- Mikel Merino equalized for Arsenal in the 84th minute from a corner.
- Matheus Cunha scored a sensational curler from distance in the dying moments to secure a draw for Manchester United.
- United's performance highlighted a 'new-manager bounce' effect under interim manager Michael Carrick.
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