Manchester United defeat league leaders Arsenal — 3:2

Manchester United recorded their first Premier League victory over Arsenal since 2022.

In the 23rd round of the 2025/2026 English Premier League season, Arsenal hosted United. The match, played on January 25 at London’s Emirates Stadium, ended with a victory for the visitors.

The opening goal came in unexpected fashion. In the 29th minute, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez scored an own goal. However, the visitors responded quickly: Bryan Mbeumo equalised in the 37th minute, and Patrick Dorgu put United ahead in the 50th minute.

The closing stages of the match were highly dramatic. In the 84th minute, Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino levelled the score at 2–2. Just three minutes later, Matheus Cunha struck again, scoring the decisive goal and securing a crucial 3–2 away win for Michael Carrick’s side.

Manchester United last defeated Arsenal in the Premier League during the 6th round of the 2022/2023 season, when the match ended 3–1.

Arsenal currently remain top of the table with 50 points, while Manchester United moved up to fourth place with 38 points.