Manchester United and Arsenal shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday, with the Gunners losing further ground to Liverpool in the title race.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring with an impressive 20-yard free-kick, but Arsenal equalized in the second half through Declan Rice.
Fernandes was United's standout player, scoring the opening goal and going close to scoring a winner in the dying seconds. He was rated 7 out of 10 by Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler.
In contrast, Christian Eriksen had a disappointing game for United, failing to make an impact in an advanced role. He was replaced by Collyer in the 76th minute and rated 5 out of 10.
For Arsenal, David Raya was impressive in goal, making several outstanding saves, including an incredible double save from Fernandes' effort in injury-time. He was rated 8 out of 10.
Declan Rice was another standout player for Arsenal, scoring the equalizer and making an excellent interception tackle on Hojlund to deny United a late winner. He was rated 7 out of 10.
Other notable performances included Jurrien Timber, who made an excellent run down the Arsenal right to set up Rice for the equalizer, and Martin Odegaard, who pulled the strings for Arsenal throughout the match.
The draw leaves Arsenal 15 points behind Liverpool in the title race, with the Gunners having a game in hand. Manchester United remains in contention for a top four finish but will need to improve their performance in upcoming matches.
The match also highlighted the importance of squad depth, with both teams making substitutions that impacted the game. United's Ayden Heaven replaced Leny Yoro at halftime and made a solid contribution, while Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli replaced Ethan Nwaneri in the second half and added pace to the Gunners' attack.
Overall, the match was a closely contested and entertaining affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. While the draw may not have been the result either team was hoping for, it highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League and sets up an exciting finish to the season.
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