Man United Used to Defeat Arsenal by the Counter Attack

DBasia.news –  Manchester United gained the 3-1 victory against Arsenal in the fourth round of FA Cup, Saturday (26/1). The Red Devils victory is most likely happening at Emirates Stadium by the similar playing style: counter-attack.

Actually, Arsenal dominated the game. Unai Emery squad created 13 chances and 63% ball possession.

Manchester United initiated their dominance when the match entered 31′. Alexis Sanchez’s action from the narrow corner has successfully manipulated The Gunners goalkeeper, Petr Cech.

Manchester United didn’t need a long time to add the goal. Two minutes later, Romelu Lukaku passed the ball executed perfectly by Jesse Lingard.

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Arsenal

Two minutes before the break, Arsenal responded by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s action in completing the collaboration between Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette to be a goal.

Arsenal tried to chase the victory in the second round. But, Manchester United went further 3-1 after Anthony Martial scored the goal at 82′. The France national team player responded to the ball from Paul Pogba. The 3-1 score persisted until the final whistle.

The result makes Manchester United scored their sixth victories of all competitions while visiting Emirates Stadium. That’s better than any other club.

The victory also added Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s impressive record by winning eight consecutive matches perfectly. Next, David De Gea and friends would serve Burnley in the Premier League match, Wednesday (30/1).