It keeps the tradition even in… friendly n Arsenal!
In a match in which Arteta used many young footballers, the Gunners achieved their third consecutive victory – even in a friendly – over Manchester United.
The match was held at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles in front of approx 50 thousand viewers who had the opportunity to see two of the greatest teams in the history of English football.
However, the one who preceded her was Manchester United. It was the 10th minute when Rashford with a nice ball found him Hoywood. United’s new ‘9’ took the ball and despite… being chased by the young Heaven, he kept the ball up nicely, stepped into the area and with a beautiful spot in the closed corner beat Hein for the 1-0.
RASMUS HOJLUND STRIKES FIRST FOR MAN UNITED ?? pic.twitter.com/p5CaTMqMXr
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
Arsenal also reacted with substitution 26 minutes equalized when 16-year-old Nuaneri made the move from the left and turned the ball parallel to Jesus who, with a spot kick in front of an empty net, made the 1-1.
GABRIEL JESUS ​​BRINGS ARSENAL LEVEL AGAINST UNITED !? pic.twitter.com/Mr7VEuqbzl
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
The two coaches made changes with Arsenal achieving the breakthrough in the 81st minute. The small, Lewis-Skelly took the ball outside the area, passed to the left Martinelliwho converged to the inside made the feint and with a flawless placement in the closed corner defeated Onana for the final 2-1.
MARTINELLI GIVES ARSENAL THE LATE LEAD OVER UNITED ?? pic.twitter.com/4LJTTG2XJq
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
Unlucky for United stood o Day who was also injured in the 35′ he went off the field giving his place to Bennett.
Man United’s newest signing Leny Yoro comes off with an injury against Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/djWD79rMik
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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