Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
Updated
Manchester United won: Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 23) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal goals: Lisandro Martínez 29' (og), Mikel Merino 84'. Manchester United goals: Bryan Mbeumo 37', Patrick Dorgu 50', Matheus Cunha 87'. Expected goals: 1.19-0.71. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Senne Lammens (8.2).
Match report
Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2
Manchester United came from behind to beat Arsenal 3-2 away from home at Emirates Stadium on Sunday 25 January in the Premier League.
An own goal by Lisandro Martínez put Arsenal ahead on 29' (1-0), Bryan Mbeumo levelled for Manchester United on 37' (1-1), Patrick Dorgu restored Manchester United's lead on 50' (1-2), Mikel Merino levelled for Arsenal on 84' (2-2) and Matheus Cunha restored Manchester United's lead on 87' (2-3).
Matheus Cunha's 87' strike proved decisive.
Arsenal had 56% of the ball, shots were 15-10 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.19-0.71. Arsenal created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Senne Lammens (Manchester United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 60,296. Referee: Craig Pawson.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.19 | 0.71 |
| Total shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 9 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 371 (84%) | 289 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 3 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapié, Martin Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Lisandro Martínez (Arsenal)
- 37' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 50' · Goal · Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 58' · Substitution · Ben White for Piero Hincapié (Arsenal)
- 58' · Substitution · Viktor Gyökeres for Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 58' · Substitution · Mikel Merino for Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
- 58' · Substitution · Eberechi Eze for Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- 64' · Yellow card · Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- 69' · Substitution · Matheus Cunha for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 75' · Substitution · Noni Madueke for Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
- 81' · Substitution · Benjamin Sesko for Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 84' · Goal · Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- 87' · Goal · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 88' · Substitution · Noussair Mazraoui for Amad Diallo (Manchester United)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 22, draws 18, Manchester United 26.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Manchester United?
Manchester United won, 2-3 (Premier League) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026.
When and where is Arsenal vs Manchester United?
Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 16:30 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Manchester United?
In 66 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 22 wins, 18 draws, Manchester United 26 wins (goals 80-91).