Man Utd vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League score, radio commentary & text updates (2024)

Live Reporting

Jonathan Jurejko

1. Postpublished at 56 mins

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   Arsenal have been set-piece experts this season - in no small part to Nicolas Jover, of course.

   Again they go for the near-post flick form a corner, again it is William Saliba who is waiting.

   But the glancing header loops over the United goal.

2. Postpublished at 55 mins

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   A long spell of Arsenal possession is a slow burner, but almost bubbles up to a second goal.

   Declan Rice's shot is blocked on the edge of the area and, after the ball ends up on the left with Leandro Trossard, the home defence again closes down the space to stop Bukayo Saka turning in.

3. Postpublished at 54 mins

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   Arsenal have got gears to find here.

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4. Get Involvedpublished at 17:43

   17:43

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   Re. 17:36 - Robbie Savage is being honest. Man Utd are rubbish. If Erik ten Hag survives then they will get what they deserve.

   Anon

   Re. 17:36 - It might be a poor United side, but prime Robbie Savage still wouldn't get into it.

   Andrew

5. 'Man Utd lack quality'published at 53 mins

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   Clinton Morrison
   Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

   Man Utd lack quality despite their endeavour. That has been the story of their season so far.

6. Postpublished at 52 mins

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   Arsenal have not been at their electrifying attacking best, but saunter forward for the first time in this second half.

   Martin Odegaard starts the move on the right and finds Leandro Trossard on the left, but his diagonal cross is far too heavy for Kai Havertz to do something with.

7. Postpublished at 51 mins

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   United certainly have the pace and trickery down the flanks to cause issues for Arsenal.

   But it's the final ball from Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho which is lacking.

   Here's another example of that as Garnacho's cross is overhit and Arsenal have time to clear.

8. 'This could become nervy for Arsenal'published at 50 mins

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   John Murray
   Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

   I can see a situation in this match where this could become quite nervy for Arsenal.

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9. Postpublished at 49 mins

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   United had more of the possession in the first half, just over 53%, and they continue to have the ball in the early stages of the second half.

   Diogo Dalot, one of their brighter sparks, goes purposefully down the left in a bid to create something.

   Thomas Partey slips as he tries to clear, but William Saliba clears as the Ghanaian tries to quickly get up off his backside.

10. Postpublished at 48 mins

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    That's savage from Savage.

11. Postpublished at 47 mins

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    Robbie Savage
    Ex-Wales midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This is one of the worst Manchester United sides ever.

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12. Postpublished at 46 mins

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    No changes at the break, by the way.

    Erik ten Hag decided not to put Fred the Red into his back four.

13. KICK-OFFpublished at 17:34

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    Back at it. Manchester United, trying to salvage pride and dent Arsenal's title hopes, kick off the second half.

14. Postpublished at 17:33

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    HT: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal

    Meanwhile, Fred the Red has just been trying to save penalties in some half-time frolics.

    Not saying Casemiro is slow these days, but the anthropomorphic United bear got out of the penalty area quicker than the Brazilian did before Arsenal's goal.

15. How the title race lookspublished at 17:32

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    Arsenal know what they have to do today - win.

    Manchester City started the day with a two-point lead after thrashing Fulham yesterday, meaning the Gunners are left hoping their rivals slip up in their final two games.

    Arsenal, you feel, must win both of their games - and even that might not be enough.

    

    

16. 'Diallo's the one trying to get on the ball'published at 17:31

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    Clinton Morrison
    Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Amad Diallo can be frustrating, but he does get you on your feet.

    He's the one trying to get on the ball and make things happen. When he's doing skills fans are going crazy, but he needs to do it in the right areas.

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17. Get Involvedpublished at 17:28

    17:28

    #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301 231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Kyle: I'm impressed by the maturity of this Arsenal team. While Man Utd players were throwing in tackles and fighting for every ball to make it an emotional game, the Arsenal players kept their composure and are firmly in the driver's seat.

    Andy: Arsenal have been pretty sloppy since their goal. I don't think Arteta will be entirely happy at half-time.

    Jambarrell: Not seen much of Rice so far and Odegaard giving the ball away. Arsenal may need Jorginho on.

18. Postpublished at 17:26

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    Roy Keane is not a pundit to disappoint.

    Eyes are narrowed, hands are gesticulating, intonation is rising.

    You've seen it.

    Safe to say he isn't impressed with Casemiro's input for the Arsenal goal.

19. 'Professional performance from Arsenal'published at 17:24

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    Clinton Morrison
    Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal haven't been at their best, but they have been sufficent. At this stage of the season it isn't how you play it is about getting the three points.

    Professional performance from Arsenal.

    Image source, Getty Images

20. Postpublished at 17:23

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    Think there were a smattering of boos from the home fans when Paul Tierney blew for half-time.

    United have actually played some decent football without really slicing open Arsenal's rock-solid defence.

    And Arsenal's goal came from Casemiro inexplicably switching off.

    Can't wait to hear what Roy Keane says about the Brazilian at half-time...