Match report
Manchester United Stuns Arsenal with a Thrilling 3–2 Win in Premier League
Arsenal
2–3
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Manchester United
Jan 25, 2026
Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback to stun Arsenal with a 3–2 win in their Premier League clash. The game saw an early own goal from Lisandro Martínez, but Manchester United responded strongly with goals from B. Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu, assisted by Bruno Fernandes. Despite Merino's effort for Arsenal, Cunha secured the victory for Manchester United.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Arsenal 2–3 Manchester United
- • Own Goal (Arsenal): Lisandro Martínez at 29'
- • Goal (Manchester United): B. Mbeumo at 37'
- • Goal (Manchester United): Patrick Dorgu at 50', assist by Bruno Fernandes
- • Substitution Wave (Arsenal) at 58': Hincapie, Zubimendi, Gabriel Jesus, and Ødegaard entered for White, Eze, Gyökeres, and Merino
- • Goal (Arsenal): M. Merino at 84'
- • Sealing Goal (Manchester United): M. Cunha at 87'
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 D. Raya (G)
- 12 J. Timber (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel (D)
- 5 P. Hincapie (D)
- 8 M. Odegaard (M)
- 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
- 19 L. Trossard (F)
Substitutes
- 13 K. Arrizabalaga
- 3 C. Mosquera
- 4 B. White
- 10 E. Eze
- 11 G. Martinelli
- 14 V. Gyökeres
- 20 N. Madueke
- 23 M. Merino
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 S. Lammens (G)
- 2 D. Dalot (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 6 L. Martinez (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 37 K. Mainoo (M)
- 16 A. Diallo (M)
- 8 B. Fernandes (M)
- 13 P. Dorgu (M)
- 19 B. Mbeumo (F)
Substitutes
- 26 A. Heaven
- 12 T. Malacia
- 3 N. Mazraoui
- 15 L. Yoro
- 25 M. Ugarte
- 7 M. Mount
- 10 M. Cunha
- 30 B. Sesko
- 1 A. Bayindir
Timeline
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29' Arsenal Goal · Own GoalLisandro Martínez -
37' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalB. Mbeumo -
50' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalPatrick Dorgu · Assist: Bruno Fernandes -
58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Hincapie · On: Benjamin White -
58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: E. Eze -
58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: V. Gyökeres -
58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ødegaard · On: M. Merino -
64' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardDeclan RiceFoul
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69' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Mbeumo · On: M. Cunha -
75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Trossard · On: Noni Madueke -
81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: B. Sesko -
84' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalM. Merino -
87' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Cunha · Assist: K. Mainoo -
88' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Diallo · On: N. Mazraoui -
90'+1 Arsenal Card · Yellow CardE. EzeFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 443 | 364 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.19 | 0.71 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 371 | 289 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early own goal from Lisandro Martínez set Arsenal up, but Manchester United quickly equalized through B. Mbeumo and took the lead with Patrick Dorgu's goal.
- ▸ Manchester United secured their victory despite Merino's late goal for Arsenal, with Cunha scoring in the 87th minute to cement a 3–2 win.