Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United, Premier League: Red Devils Stun Gunners In Five-Goal Classic

Arsenal suffered a dramatic home defeat as Manchester United stunned the Gunners 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium, cutting the leaders’ advantage at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal took an early lead when United’s Lisandro Martínez diverted the ball into his own net, but United hit back before half-time as Bryan Mbeumo capitalised on a defensive error to level. In the second half, Patrick Dorgu’s stunning strike put United ahead, before Arsenal responded through Mikel Merino’s late tap-in from a corner to make it 2-2. However, United sealed a remarkable comeback deep into stoppage time, as Matheus Cunha curled a sensational effort from distance to give the Red Devils their first Emirates win since 2017 and dent Arsenal’s title bid.

Updated on: 26 January 2026 1:13 pm

arsenal vs manchester united english premier league soccer-Senne Lammens

Manchester United's goalkeeper Senne Lammens, left, saves from Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts on the touchline during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores their side's third goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates after Mikel Merino scored his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, right, is challenged by Manchester United's Diogo Dalot during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu, center, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, right, is challenged by Manchester United's Casemiro during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Arsenal players celebrate after Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez scored an own goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth