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Nketiah is Arsenal's hero in stunning United clash
Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday January 22, 2023.

Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United
by Layth Yousif
at Ashburton Grove

TWENTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD Eddie Nketiah was Arsenal’s hero after a stunning clash for the ages between these two great clubs on Sunday.

Ashburton Grove was as atmospheric as it has ever been in its 17-year existence, as Arsenal’s Lewisham-born second-string striker proved his worth by grabbing a late, late winner.

First hosted third on a chilly afternoon in North London in a match that was a superb advertisement for open, attacking football as both sides went hammer and tongs to gain a vital victory.

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