Arsenal reclaimed the top spot from Manchester City as the Premier League season entered its final week. In a crucial match at Old Trafford, Leandro Trossard secured a 1-0 victory for Arsenal against Manchester United on Sunday.
The decisive goal came 20 minutes into the game, with Kai Havertz capitalising on an intercepted pass by Andre Onana. Havertz set up the Belgian forward for a straightforward finish, putting Arsenal ahead.
This win propelled the Gunners one point clear of Manchester City, who had previously thrashed Fulham 4-0 on Saturday. However, City still has a game in hand against Arsenal’s fierce rivals, Tottenham, scheduled for Tuesday. The title race remains in the hands of Pep Guardiola’s side.
In the final fixtures, Manchester City will host West Ham, while Arsenal will play at home against Everton.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, who suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Monday, find themselves eighth in the table. With just one win in their last eight matches, they are three points behind Chelsea and Newcastle United, who are directly above them.
Here’s how the top of the table looks:
Position
Club
Played
Goal Difference (GD)
Points
1
Arsenal
37
+61
86
2
Manchester City
36
+58
85
3
36
+43
78
And the race for European spots:
Position
Club
Played
Goal Difference (GD)
Points
5
Tottenham Hotspur
36
+12
63
6
Newcastle United
36
+22
57
7
36
+12
57
8
Manchester United
36
-4
54
The match unfolded as follows:
- Date: Sunday, May 12
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Result: Manchester United 0 – 1 Arsenal
- Key Moment: Onana’s pass was intercepted by Havertz, who assisted Trossard for the winning goal.
Despite late efforts from United, including a shot by Casemiro, Arsenal held on for the crucial victory. Manchester City’s fate now hinges on their final match against West Ham, while Arsenal faces Everton in their last game of the season
