Manchester United\u2019s 3\u20132 victory over Arsenal generated more than the usual post-match debate. The scorers for the Gunners were an own goal from Lisandro Mart\u00ednez and a corner, leaving Arsenal once again without a goal from open play.<\/p>\n
Before the match an X user predicted a 4\u20130 Arsenal win. Amad Diallo responded in the moments after Manchester United secured the result, replying \u201cEnjoy KID\u201d. The exchange continued after an unsavoury response from the same user. \u201cYour only hope is corner,\u201d the winger laughed . \u201cBe humble KID.\u201d<\/p>\n
Your only hope is corner\ud83e\udd23 Be humble KID \ud83e\udd2b<\/p>\n
The result left observers questioning Arsenal\u2019s approach in big matches. A quadruple substitution on the hour mark against United was the latest in a sequence of decisions that raised eyebrows. Winning matches and competing for trophies remains the priority, but concern is growing over the team\u2019s style.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m starting to get a little bit worried for Arsenal because I feel that they\u2019re playing quite defensively,\u201d he told The Rest Is Football podcast.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think this has just been the last couple of games, it\u2019s been the majority of the season. They\u2019ve scored 13 goals from set pieces. The next top scorer is on five.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frustration from supporters was audible at the Emirates during the defeat, with a smattering of boos directed at the Arsenal squad. Those fans who often celebrated a corner could not hide their disappointment at what they perceived to be a negative approach.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s part of the demands and expectations that we want to win, and that\u2019s it,\u201d Arteta reflected on the fan reaction. \u201cIndividually, everybody can react in the manner that they need to.\u201d<\/p>\n
The game and the subsequent online exchange underlined two clear narratives: Manchester United took the three points, and Arsenal\u2019s reliance on set pieces remains a central talking point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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