“St. Corners FC”: Fans React As Arsenal Beat Manchester United 1-0 in EPL
- Arsenal stunned Manchester United 1-0 on Match Day 1 at Old Trafford on Sunday night, August 17
- Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori's goal in the 13th minute ensured the Gunners won their sixth away opening matches
- Calafiori's opener against Man Utd is Arsenal's 31st goal from corners since the start of 2023/24
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Arsenal at Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday evening, August 17.
The Red Devils manager, Ruben Amorim settled for Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir ahead of Tom Heaton in the opening game.
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In the 13th minute, Bayindir failed to deal with Declan Rice's corner, allowing Calafiori to nod home. Manchester United protested a foul on the goalkeeper, but it was waved off.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made a series of excellent saves to keep the Red Devils out, turning away three shots from one United debutant, Matheus Cunha and scrambling to his left in the second half to keep out a goalbound effort from another, Bryan Mbeumo.
With this result, the Gunners have now managed six straight wins over their rivals. United had 22 shots in comparison to Arsenal’s nine, and dominated possession to the tune of 62 percent, but ultimately their lack of a killer edge at the front was their undoing, per BBC.
Arsenal will be pleased with how their defence came to the fore and continued to show how dangerous they can be from set pieces.
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We have to improve - Calafiori
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori said the team is ready to compete in this year's English Premier League.
According to Al Jazeera, the Italian explained that the manager has been working on set pieces during training and pre-season. He said:
“Like always, we were working a lot on our set pieces, and that is what we showed today. We have to improve, if possible, and keep going.
“If we want to compete at a high level, we have to be good in every position. My teammates are ready to play, and it is not easy to play every game."
Fans react
@iambolar said:
"Ruben Amorim is not a good coach. His formations and tactics are not going to work at Man Utd. I’ve been saying this forever. He plays a defensive setup that limits the players. Every top team will dominate United again this season, until he’s shown the door!"
@yonda_bii wrote:
"Growth is when you go from fasting before Man United matches and rejecting food after a loss... to confidently devouring hot yam and sauce while we lose again.
"Nothing wey eyes never see.
"We look more compact sha. The goal was just unfortunate tbh."
@ki_shuvo added:
"Arsenal, St. Corners FC."
@Gracie_Blue89 said:
"ASKING FOR A FRIEND.... Do you get a trophy for being Set Piece FC?
"Also, can anyone show me a photo of all the trophies Arsenal have won in the past 10yrs??? 🤔"
@seewhat_isaw wrote:
"Arsenal have 99 problems, but beating Man United ain’t one of them."
What did MC Remote say about Man United vs Arsenal?
Legit.ng earlier reported that staunch Arsenal fan Tolulope Olayiwola, popularly known as MC Remote, has sparked major reactions online after urging the Gunners to beat Manchester United.
The Nigerian comedian said a win over the Red Devils will be a perfect birthday gift for him.
Source: Legit.ng
