Eddie Nikitah scored a last-minute goal to give Arsenal a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester United and consolidate their lead in the English Premier League today, Sunday.
It seemed that this match would end in a 2-2 draw before Nikitah followed up a ball from close range and scored the winning goal.
Arsenal players waited anxiously for the video assistant referee's decision, before celebrating noisily with the fans.
BIG.
THREE.
POINTS.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 22, 2023
Arsenal's balance became 50 points from 19 matches, 5 points behind Manchester City, the defending champion, who played 20 matches.
Manchester United's balance is frozen at 39 points from 20 matches, and it comes fourth, with a goal difference from Newcastle United, third in the standings.
Chasing greatness ✨ @Arsenal have never had a higher points tally halfway through a #PL season!
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— Premier League (@premierleague) January 22, 2023
Marcus Rashford advanced with a goal for United from the first attempt, and Nikitah equalized for Arsenal before the break, then his colleague Bukayo added a goal, and before Lisandro Martinez equalized for the visiting team.