Arsenal revived their Premier League title hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, breaking a longstanding hoodoo at the iconic stadium. Leandro Trossard’s goal in the 20th minute secured the crucial win, marking just the Gunners’ second victory in 17 away games against United and propelling them back to the top of the table.
The win puts Arsenal one point clear at the summit, with Manchester City still having the destiny of the title in their hands, having two matches left to Arsenal’s one. Despite the defeat, Manchester United’s hopes of competing in Europe next season took a further blow.
While Erik ten Hag’s side displayed more spirit compared to their recent dismal performance against Crystal Palace, they have now won just one of their last eight Premier League games. United currently sit eighth in the table, three points adrift of both Newcastle and Chelsea.
Arsenal’s resurgence in 2024 has been remarkable, with Mikel Arteta’s men winning 15 and drawing one of their 17 league games since the turn of the year. However, their performance at Old Trafford was far from their best, as they weathered an expected onslaught from an injury-hit United side amidst unusually stifling heat in the north-west of England.
