Arsenal rescued by Aubaymeyang, secure 1-1 draw at Old Trafford

Arsenal drew with Manchester United 1-1 at Old Trafford on Monday evening to lift mselves into top four of Premier League table. Scott McTominay scored just before half-time and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalized for away side thirteen minutes after break.

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A slow start

Amidst heavy rain, match began at a very slow pace, with first shot on target coming only in 28th minute through Andreas Pereira. But post that, chances increased for both teams with multiple counters from both teams. Arsenal came very close to score opening goal when Pereira slipped and Bukayo Saka was able to run through on goal. His shot to far right corner was parried by David de Gea, who quickly made ar stop to deny Mattéo Guendouzi’s follow-up. Manchester United broke down or end almost immediately and Daniel James ran down right flank to send a cross across box for Rashford, who could t reach ball on time. He, however, chased it down and passed one back to centre for McTominay, who hammered ball into top left corner. It was his first-ever goal at Old Trafford and his third overall for red devils. 

second half began in a comparatively lively fashion and Arsenal equalized after a defensive lapse by home side had Aubameyang through on goal, who calmly dipped it over De Gea. linesman raised his flag for offside, but a Video assistant referee (VAR) review showed that Arsenal's leading goal scorer was clearly onside and goal was given. 

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Le's heroics

Arsenal had Bernd Le to thank as he later made two fantastic saves in second half, after parrying Harry Maguire's shot in acrobatic fashion over bar. He made ar super save after diving low to his left to deny Rashford a goal. 

result meant that Manchester United w have lowest number of points in a season after seven league matches since 1989-90. It takes Arsenal in top four of table with 12 points, whereas Man Utd are w 10th with nine points. Man Utd and Arsenal will w play Newcastle United and Bournemouth respectively on October 6.

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