Manchester United lost 1-0 to Arsenal despite signs of improvement and encouraging individual displays. New forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha looked intermittently dangerous, Mason Mount showed quality, Patrick Dorgu dominated his flank and Amad Diallo impressed off the bench. David Raya made seven saves and United had plausible claims for a penalty; Opta's xG gave United 1.5 to 1.3. The defeat leaves United three points behind the leaders and under pressure. Fulham away represents a winnable fixture given historical results at Craven Cottage. The run underscores how poor United have been under Erik ten Hag.
It is indicative of just how far Manchester United have sunk that the reaction to their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last Sunday was not shock or scorn or even schadenfreude; it was encouragement. United used to inspire fear in opponents; now they inspire pity. It is not that there were no reasons for optimism for United. The new forwards who started, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, looked intermittently dangerous.
Mason Mount offered a reminder of his quality and if he can stay fit he could have a major role to play. Patrick Dorgu dominated his flank. Amad Diallo sparkled after coming off the bench. David Raya was forced to make seven saves. Dorgu hit a post. There were plausible claims for a penalty when William Saliba appeared to go through the back of Cunha. Opta's xG model had United winning 1.5 to 1.3.
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