Thu Dec 05 15:18:16 UTC 2024: ## Arsenal Defeat Manchester United 2-0, Closing Gap on Liverpool

**London, England** – Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, fueled by two corner-kick goals. The win sees them cut the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to seven points and ends Ruben Amorim’s unbeaten start as Manchester United manager.

Jurriën Timber headed home from a Declan Rice corner in the 54th minute to break the deadlock. A second goal, a somewhat fortuitous deflection off William Saliba from another set piece, sealed the victory in the 73rd minute. Arsenal’s dominance from corners was evident throughout the match, with numerous threatening situations created from set pieces. While Manchester United controlled possession at times, they struggled to break down Arsenal’s defense. David Raya also made a crucial save to deny Matthijs de Ligt an equalizer.

The win moves Arsenal into third place on 28 points, behind Chelsea only on goal difference. For Manchester United, the loss marks their first under Amorim and their first league defeat since December 2023. They currently sit 11th in the table with 19 points. Arsenal’s impressive set-piece prowess, yielding their 22nd league goal from a corner since last season, proved the decisive factor in a match that otherwise lacked significant attacking fluidity.

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