Match report

Manchester United Stuns Arsenal with a Thrilling 3–2 Win in Premier League

Arsenal
Arsenal
2–3
FT
Manchester United
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

  1. Arsenal
    29' Arsenal Goal · Own Goal
    Lisandro Martínez
  2. Manchester United
    37' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mbeumo
  3. Manchester United
    50' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Patrick Dorgu · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  4. Arsenal
    58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Hincapie · On: Benjamin White
  5. Arsenal
    58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: E. Eze
  6. Arsenal
    58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: V. Gyökeres
  7. Arsenal
    58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ødegaard · On: M. Merino
  8. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Declan Rice

    Foul

  9. Manchester United
    69' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: M. Cunha
  10. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Noni Madueke
  11. Manchester United
    81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: B. Sesko
  12. Arsenal
    84' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Merino
  13. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: K. Mainoo
  14. Manchester United
    88' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Diallo · On: N. Mazraoui
  15. Arsenal
    90'+1 Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    E. Eze

    Foul

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.