Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice managed to salvage a point for his team against Manchester United, as they settled for a 1-1 draw in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday. The result dealt a blow to Arsenal’s title ambitions, as they now sit 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, albeit with a game in hand.
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half against a resolute Manchester United side. The deadlock was broken just before halftime by Bruno Fernandes, who curled in a stunning free kick that left Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya helpless.
This marked the first time in over a month that Manchester United had taken a lead into halftime in a Premier League game. The second half saw both teams pushing for a winner, with chances at both ends of the pitch.
It was Declan Rice who eventually found the back of the net for Arsenal in the 74th minute, latching onto a pass from Jurrien Timber and unleashing a powerful strike from outside the box that beat United goalkeeper Andre Onana. The goal sparked wild celebrations from Rice, who silenced the United fans in the Stretford end with a defiant gesture.
The draw leaves Arsenal in second place with 55 points, while Manchester United languish in 14th place with 34 points. Arsenal will be ruing their missed opportunity to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, while Manchester United will take some solace from a hard-fought point against a top team.
Both teams will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures as they look to bounce back from this result and continue their push for success in the Premier League.
