TOPS
Even if they started with a bang, Arteta’s men did not appear dominant against the involved Red Devils. But the Gunners know how to play in several different ways. A difference with last season, where they let the title slip away well before this decisive 37th day, during this new exercise. Even if Arsenal seemed asleep, they now know how to be ultra-efficient in scoring, but also in defending. United had a few situations, but Raya was rarely put in real danger.
He has often been seen for the wrong reasons in recent weeks, but this afternoon, he was fair and responsive so as not to suffer a heavier defeat, against the Gunners (0-1). On Trossard’s goal, he only suffered the placement of his one-day central defender, Casemiro. For the rest, his team did not put in the necessary enthusiasm to equalize, and he also had nothing to do with that.
FLOPS
While his former Real Madrid teammates celebrated a new Spanish championship title, the Brazilian, placed in central defense – in the absence of Varane and Maguire, injured – was not very inspired. So, he had lost his knowledge by joining the Red Devils for many years now. The number 18 of the Mancuniens left Havertz, in play, alone on the right side, by not aligning with his three teammates in defense. It was paid for in cash. Havertz found Trossard, who gave the Gunners the lead. A difficult mistake to accept at this stage of the season, but especially during a meeting where the Mancuniens showed a good face.
Around fifty balls were touched, but almost none were improved by the Argentine winger from Manchester United. If we can highlight its activity, its effectiveness was close to nothing. His first touches of the ball were interesting, but the rest was constantly in the wrong tone. Forced attempts, inaccurate crosses and races too often stopped. His only merit of the afternoon, against Arsenal (0-1), was not to have been a ghost like his leading friend, Rasmus Holjund, very little in sight.
What a purge! The words are hard, but those who stayed in front of their television for an hour and a half, without losing their noses, have a mind of steel. In a meeting between an Arsenal who came to seek the bare minimum, and a Manchester United without offensive creativity, the reputation of the Premier League was violated. However, the start of the meeting was interesting with play and intentions on each side, but the rest was not very glorious.
