Arsenal’s first goal from a corner to a header into the net. This goal proved the strategy of Arsenal using set pieces to net in the EPL. Image: Arsenal shared via Facebook
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(The Post News)- By defeating Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday, Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool and ended Ruben Amorim’s undefeated start in the Old Trafford hotseat. In a cagey first half at the Emirates, United frustrated the home team; however, William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both broke the tie with a corner after the interval.Â
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With the win, Arsenal is currently third in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Liverpool, who drew 3-3 at Newcastle, and two goals behind Chelsea. On a memorable day in this stadium, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told the BBC that they had scored two set pieces and could have scored many more from open play in approximately 500 games.
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“The team is still reacting even though we lost two key players in our backline. We appeared to be a serious threat as the game gradually opened up. Very happy. Playing in this stadium with that much excitement is a pleasure; it’s amazing,” reported the publication, citing the coach.With two victories and a draw from his opening three games across all competitions, Amorim knew going into London that Arsenal would be his toughest test to date.
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When Thomas Partey skewed his header over from a corner, Arteta’s team could have taken the lead early and warned United. Midway through the first half, Arsenal looked dangerous from set pieces again, with Gabriel Martinelli flashing narrowly wide from another corner. While they held the ball possession, United was happy to wait, but they appeared uninspired while attacking.
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With the win, Arsenal is currently third in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Liverpool, who drew 3-3 at Newcastle, and two goals behind Chelsea. On a memorable day in this stadium, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told the BBC that they had scored two set pieces and could have scored many more from open play in approximately 500 games.
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“The team is still reacting even though we lost two key players in our backline. We appeared to be a serious threat as the game gradually opened up. Very happy. Playing in this stadium with that much excitement is a pleasure; it’s amazing,” reported the publication, citing the coach.With two victories and a draw from his opening three games across all competitions, Amorim knew going into London that Arsenal would be his toughest test to date.
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When Thomas Partey skewed his header over from a corner, Arteta’s team could have taken the lead early and warned United. Midway through the first half, Arsenal looked dangerous from set pieces again, with Gabriel Martinelli flashing narrowly wide from another corner. While they held the ball possession, United was happy to wait, but they appeared uninspired while attacking.
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