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Gunners bounce back into top four after action-packed clash with Red Devils
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.

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