Arsenal's Granit Xhaka (on knees) is mobbed by team-mates after scoring against Manchester United
Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United
by Layth Yousif
at Ashburton Grove
ARSENAL landed a significant blow in the battle for Champions League qualification by beating Manchester United 3-1 in an action-packed game, by proving a week is a long time in football.
In a thrilling contest, Mikel Arteta’s side all but ended the Red Devils’ hopes of finishing in the top four on Saturday lunchtime at Ashburton Grove.
The vibrant Gunners banished memories of three dismal defeats on the bounce, coming into the game on the back of an extraordinary 4-2 victory over Chelsea in midweek.
Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines
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