AMAZING! After beating City, Manchester United came and beat Arsenal too! Carrick works wonders
Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Sunday, January 25, 2026, 8:38 p.m. / Updated Sunday, January 25, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
After debuting with a spectacular victory on the bench of Manchester United, 2-0 against Manchester City, Michael Carrick achieved his second consecutive victory in the Premier League, 3-2 away to the main favorite for the title, Arsenal! Practically, the former midfielder just installed on the bench of the “devils” robbed the main contenders for the title within 8 days, something unthinkable a few weeks ago!
United's surprise win really reignites the title race. The Gunners are 4 points ahead of Manchester City, while the Red Devils have managed to break into the top 4, overtaking rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.
With Michael Carrick on the bench, Man United beat Manchester City and Arsenal within 8 days!
The stands at the Emirates were first silenced in the 18th minute by Martin Zubimendi's huge chance. The Iberian midfielder made an excellent diving header, but his powerful shot was blocked by Lammens for a corner.
Martin Odegaard made a foray down the right flank in the 29th minute and attempted a pass in front of goal for Timber, but the ball was deflected into his own net by Lisandro Martinez.
The Devils quickly got back into the game after a misplaced pass by Martin Zubimendi sparked a 38th-minute counter-attack that resulted in Bryan Mbeumo's goal.
Michael Carrick's side managed to take the lead just after the break in the 51st minute when Patrick Dorgu collected a pass from Bruno Fernandes and beat David Raya with a sensational shot from in front of the box.
The Gunners restored parity late on in the 84th minute. Saka took a corner and after some mistakes in the Devils box, Mikel Merino managed to push the ball into the goal from inside the small box.
The joy of Mikel Arteta's men lasted just 3 minutes as Manchester United went on the attack again and Matheus Cunha made it 3-2 with a spectacular shot from around 20 yards.
Premier League standings
Final » Arsenal – Manchester United 2-3
Arsenal – Manchester United, the starting teams
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie – Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice – Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Trossard
Reserves: Kepa, Eze, Gyokeres, Lewis-Skelly, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino, Mosquera, White
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens – Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw – Casemiro, Mainoo – Diallo, Fernandes, Dorgu – Mbeumo
reserves: Bayindir, Cunha, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Mount, Sesko, Ugarte, Yoro
Coach: Michael Carrick
Referee: Craig Pawson
Stadium: Emirates Stadium, London
