Arsenal hold Manchester United 1-1 in Premier League: Key stats
10 Mar 2025

Arsenal and Manchester United played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in matchweek 28 of of the Premier League 2024/25 season at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Bruno Fernandes put the hosts ahead with a controversial free-kick after referee Anthony Taylor incorrectly set the Arsenal wall back 11.2 yards.

However, Declan Rice, was instrumental in the match. Not only did he equalize for his team, but he also made a crucial defensive play to deny Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund.

Controversial free-kick puts United ahead
Match details

As mentioned, the match took an unexpected turn when referee Anthony Taylor miscalculated the distance for the Arsenal wall, setting it back by 11.2 yards.

Fernandes capitalized on this error and scored from a free-kick that was deemed controversial by many.

Despite having opportunities to extend their lead through Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee, United failed to capitalize due to David Raya's stellar goalkeeping performance for Arsenal.

Rice equalizes and denies Hojlund
Game turnaround

With just 16 minutes left on the clock, Rice leveled the match for Arsenal by skillfully converting a cutback from Jurrien Timber.

However, his impact on the game didn't end there; he also made a crucial tackle to deny Hojlund, who was clean through and primed to end his 20-game goal drought.

This double contribution from Rice was vital in securing a point for Arsenal against Manchester United.

Late drama and missed opportunities
Match conclusion

The match ended on a high note with Gabriel denying Hojlund again with a crucial intervention in the box.

Gabriel Martinelli also saw Andre Onana deny him at the near post. Mikel Merino found the winger in space on the right but the Onana scrambled his powerful effort out for a corner.

In the 90th minute, Alejandro Garnacho cuts inside and unleashed a powerful shot which flew a couple of yards over the bar.

Martinelli then missed another chance.

Match stats and points table
Details

Hosts Man United had six shots on target from 10 attempts. The Gunners managed 17 attempts with six shots on target.

In terms of expected goals, United edged past Arsenal (1.65-1.61).

Arsenal had 34 touches in the opposition box to United's 16. The visitors also dominated possession (69%).

In terms of the points table, Arsenal get to 55 points and are 15 behind leaders Liverpool. This was their 10th draw.

Meanwhile, United rose to 14th (34 points).

Fernandes is involved in 25 goals this season across competitions
Fernandes

Fernandes scored his 61st Premier League goal, making his 186th appearance (A48). This season, he owns 7 goals (A7) from 27 appearances.

As per Opta, Fernandes has been directly involved in 25+ goals in each of the last three seasons across competitions (12 goals, 13 assists this season).

He is one of only three players to have done so for a Premier League club, along with Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland.

Key records made as Arsenal draw against United
Opta stats

United are now winless against the Gunners in six successive matches across competitions (D2 L4). This is their longest run without beating Arsenal since April 1999 (run of six).

United ended a run of 4 successive league defeats against Arsenal.

The Gunners have scored in each of their last 11 Premier League away matches against the Red Devils (14 goals).

Arteta completes 200 Premier League managerial games
Arteta

The match was Mikel Arteta's 200th appearance in the Premier League as a manager, making him the second-youngest to achieve the feat.

Arteta has managed 200 matches in the Premier League as Arsenal boss. He has claimed 118 wins in addition to 37 draws and 45 defeats.

Notably, Arteta's 118 wins are the fifth-most victories of any manager in their first 200 games in the competition.

The Gunners have scored a whopping 379 goals in addition to conceding 204.