Cunha scores stunner, United beat Arsenal in Premier League

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·25 Januari 2026

Cunha scores stunner, United beat Arsenal in Premier League

In a dramatic finish, Manchester United defeated Arsenal 3-2 this Sunday in the 23rd round of the English Premier League. Brazilian Matheus Cunha scored the goal that decided the outcome.

The Manchester team remains unbeaten under the command of Michael Carrick, after also winning the derby against Manchester City in the previous round.

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Standings Situation

With the result, Arsenal saw its lead advantage decrease, as Manchester City won in the round and reached 46 points, just four behind the London club's 50.

Meanwhile, United reaches 38 points and enters the league's top four, displacing Chelsea, who had taken the fourth position hours earlier by defeating Crystal Palace.

📋 Match Summary

🔴 ARSENAL 2 x 3 MANCHESTER UNITED 🔴

🏆 Competition: 23rd round of the English Premier League 🏟️ Venue: Emirates Stadium (ENG) 📅 Date: January 25, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Lisandro Martínez (own goal), 29′ of 1st Half (Arsenal)
⚽ Mbeumo, 37′ of 1st Half (United)
⚽ Dorgu, 10′ of 2nd Half (United)
⚽ Mikel Merino, 39′ of 2nd Half (Arsenal)
⚽ Matheus Cunha, 42′ of 2nd Half (United)

Match Overview

At 29 minutes of the first half, Lisandro Martínez of United deflected into his own net after a shot by Odegaard, opening the score for Arsenal. At 37, Mbeumo intercepted Zubimendi's pass at the edge of the box and equalized for the Manchester team.

At 10 minutes into the second half, Danish Patrick Dorgu received from Bruno Fernandes and scored a stunning goal from outside the box to turn the game around for the visitors. In the final stretch of the match, at 39, Mikel Merino took advantage of a loose ball inside the box after a corner kick and pushed it into the net, tying the game at 2-2.

As the game was heading for a draw, Brazilian Matheus Cunha struck a beautiful shot from outside the box, securing United's victory at 42.