Marcus Rashford celebretes scoring second goal
The 18-year-old scored twice and set up Ander Herrera's third in a phenomenal display, while Mesut Ozil's assist and goal can't save Gunners
Marcus Rashford struck twice and set-up Ander Herrera's third to hand Manchester United a huge win against Arsenal.
Rashford scored twice in three minutes to continue his remarkable week and reignite United's fading top-four hopes and harm the Gunners' title chances.
The first, a flourishing finish, was followed by a glancing header that has seen the 18-year-old local lad take his goal tally to four in two games, following his brace in Thursday's 5-2 Europa League win over FC Midtjylland .
Danny Welbeck scored before half-time to reduce the deficit.
Rashford set up Herrera as Man United added a third, before Ozil kept Arsenal in the game with a fine finish.
Louis van Gaal was finally cheered by the Old Trafford faithful when feigning a dive on the sidelines - a response to Alexis Sanchez.
And there might be a few more cheers after this win. Here's what we learned.
1) Rashford has no fear
Fresh from his two-goal debut heroics in midweek, Marcus Rashford , 18, was United's main man again, scoring twice in three minutes to set up the win, as well as assisting the third.
No fear and a star in the making.
2) Varela proves his worth
Signed by David Moyes and brought back into the fold by Van Gaal, Varela proved his value with a hand in United's opening two goals, while he began the move for the third.
Only blot a caution for tugging back Sanchez.
3) Walcott has a day to forget
Culpable for United's opener, when he lost possession cheaply, Walcott was abject throughout.
Sloppy on the ball and more of a liability than an asset, he was hooked just after the hour.
4) Ramsey lucky not to see red
Ramsey escaped a sending-off, despite shoving Herrera to the ground after the United midfielder scythed into him with a late challenge.
Despite the reckless nature of the foul, Ramsey can consider himself lucky.
5) Van Gaal the fall-guy
Louis van Gaal rarely leaves his seat in the dug-out, but here it was worth the wait, the United boss dropping to the ground in front of the fourth official to mock Sanchez for a perceived dive.
Layer ratings - by John Cross
Manchester United
De Gea 6 - Terrific early block from Monreal showed his value to United.
Varela 7 - Booked. Forgotten man of Moyes’ reign played part in both goals.
Carrick 7 - Booked. Did well as a makeshift centre half. Composed.
Blind 7 - Reads the game well, sees danger and was effective.
Rojo 6 - Feeble attempt to head clear when Welbeck scored.
Schneiderlin 7 - Worked hard, shielded United’s defence to good effect.
Herrera 7 - Booked. Very good passing, his shot deflected for United’s third.
Lingard 7 - Quite lively, provided the cross for Rashford’s second goal.
Memphis 7 - Bit better after his midweek confidence boost after midweek.
Mata 7 - Nice moments of quality in United’s midfield engine room.
Rashford 8 - MotM. What a story. Two goals for United’s new sensation.
Substitutes
Fosu-Mensah, for Rojo, 55 mins, 6
Januzaj, for Rashford, 80 mins
Arsenal
Cech 6 - Not much he could do on any of United’s goals.
Bellerin 5 -Exposed defensively but got very little protection.
Koscielny 5 - Partnership with Gabriel simply does not work. Awful.
Gabriel 5 - Horrible moment on United’s opener. In poor form. Shocking.
Monreal 6 - Had good early chance but was blocked by De Gea.
Coquelin 5 - Yet to rediscover his form since returning from injury.
Ramsey 5 - Booked. In poor form, looks very jaded, lucky not to see red.
Ozil 7 - Perfect free kick for Welbeck’s goal and scored.
Welbeck 7 - Gave everything, scored and was easily Arsenal’s best player.
Sanchez 5 - Where has Sanchez of last season gone? Didn’t track on opener.
Walcott 4 - Hooked early after a very poor game. Made no impact.
Substitutes
Giroud, for Walcott, 63 mins, 6
Elneny, for Coquelin, 73 mins, 5
Iwobi, for Welbeck, 83 mins
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