Manchester United dent Arsenal’s title bid with dramatic 3-2 win

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 25, 2026 at 08:01 PM

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Manchester United defeated Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in a Premier League match. Matheus Cunha scored the winning goal late in the game, securing United's first win at Arsenal's home ground since 2017. The scoring included an own goal by Lisandro Martinez for Arsenal, goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu for United, and a goal from Mikel Merino for Arsenal. This loss marks Arsenal's first defeat in 13 games and narrows their lead in the title race to four points over Manchester City and Aston Villa. Michael Carrick, United's interim manager, secured his second win after replacing Ruben Amorim, lifting United to fourth in the league.

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Mikel Arteta 40% Aston Villa ×250% Mikel Merino 50% Michael Carrick ×250% Manchester City ×250% Lisandro Martinez 50% Patrick Dorgu ×260% Bryan Mbeumo ×260% Premier League ×270% Matheus Cunha ×270% Manchester United ×890% Arsenal ×990%

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