Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has emerged as a formidable team from set-pieces. Since the beginning of last season, they have netted twenty-two goals from corner kicks, including two scored in their recent match against Manchester United at the Emirates, which was attended by a crowd of 60,256. Analysts suggest that corner kicks are becoming as crucial as penalties for the Gunners.
Ahead of the match, Manchester United’s coach, Ruben Amorim, reflected on the team’s unbeaten streak of three games and acknowledged the tough challenge they were about to face against Arsenal at the Emirates. He cautioned fans about potential difficulties, despite his promising start at Old Trafford. Unfortunately for him, Arsenal proved to be the source of those challenges on Wednesday night.
The Gunners secured their victory by scoring two goals from corners, handing Amorim his first defeat in English football. With this win, Arsenal climbed to third place in the league with 28 points, tied with Chelsea and trailing Arne Slot’s Liverpool by seven points. Liverpool had earlier dropped points with a draw against Newcastle.
Arsenal opened the scoring in the 54th minute when Declan Rice’s corner was met with a header at the near post by full-back Timber. Another corner kick later led to the second goal, sealing the win for the North London team.
In other Premier League action, Liverpool managed to equalize twice at St James’ Park but ultimately settled for a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Fabian Schar scoring a late equalizer. Alexander Isak put Newcastle ahead in the first half, only for Curtis Jones to equalize. Anthony Gordon then restored Newcastle’s lead, but Mohamed Salah scored twice for Liverpool before Schar’s dramatic late goal.
Meanwhile, Manchester City ended their four-match losing streak with a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, thanks to a standout performance from Kevin De Bruyne, who assisted the first goal and scored the second. Jeremy Doku added a third, propelling City into fourth place, while Forest remained in sixth.
Chelsea continued their impressive form with a 5-1 win over Southampton. After Axel Disasi’s early goal, Joe Aribo briefly equalized for the Saints, but Chelsea responded with goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke. Jack Stephens was sent off for a foul on Marc Cucurella, and Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho added goals in the second half, narrowing the gap to league leaders Liverpool.
