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Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United highlights and reaction as Reds suffer double injury concern
A full recap of events from Man United’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in their opening game of their pre-season tour of the United States.
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BySamuel LuckhurstChief Manchester United writerTyrone MarshallSenior Football WriterGeorge Smith
Updated03:56, 28 JUL 2024
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Rasmus Hojlund celebrates after scoring Manchester United’s opener in their defeat to Arsenal.
Rasmus Hojlund scored ahead of being forced off through injury. (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in their opening game of their pre-season tour of the United States was overshadowed by the losses of Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund to suspected injuries.
Just minutes after giving United an early lead, Hojlund was forced off after taking a seat on the turf. He signalled to the bench that he needed to be withdrawn and he went straight down the tunnel.
Gabriel Jesus then brought Arsenal level ahead of Leny Yoro being forced off with an injury concern of his own. The game was paused after 30 minutes for a drinks break and Yoro appeared to be in discomfort during that pause, limping and shaking his head.
He joined Hojlund in returning to the dressing room ahead of schedule. Erik ten Hag made 10 changes at half-time and Arsenal edged the second half, sealing the win late on via substitute Gabriel Martinelli.
The game ended with a penalty shootout which United won 4-3. Jadon Sancho netted the winning spot-kick for the Reds.
You can recap all of the events from the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles via the blog below:
Key Events
REPORT: United pay the price for overlooking coaching role change in Arsenal defeat
03:35
PLAYER RATINGS: Onana impresses as United lose tour opener
03:23
FULL-TIME: ARS 2-1 MUN
03:05
81′ – ARS 2-1 MUN – ARSENAL GOAL! (Martinelli)
02:54
Half-time player ratings as Mount catches the eye
02:00
03:50George Smith
That’s a wrap!
We’re calling time on our live coverage of United’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal here, folks.
If you made the decision to stay up into the early hours to follow our updates from the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, we hugely appreciate it.
Continue to check the MEN website for more reaction and all the very latest from the pre-season tour of the United States.
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03:35KEY EVENT
REPORT: United pay the price for overlooking coaching role change in Arsenal defeat
All it took was 13 minutes. Rasmus Hojlund was mobile and scoring one minute and then down and out the next.
Erik ten Hag warned on Friday “it will happen” when Manchester United’s injury woe was raised. It has started before the season has started. United’s new number nine retired hurt within a quarter of an hour of his maiden pre-season appearance.
Before the half was over, a crestfallen Leny Yoro also hobbled off. The teenager was consoled by teammates and Ten Hag sidled over for an update. That is £130million worth of talent possibly unavailable for the remainder of pre-season and beyond.
Click here to read Samuel Luckhurst’s match report from the SoFi Stadium.
03:23KEY EVENT
PLAYER RATINGS: Onana impresses as United lose tour opener
United were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal in their opening game of their pre-season tour of the United States.
Gabriel Martinelli, fresh off the bench, netted a late winner for the Gunners, who had earlier fought back from a goal down to draw themselves level.
Rasmus Hojlund, who opened the scoring for United early on, was forced off with an injury concern, as was Leny Yoro.
Here is a flavour of how chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst rated the players out of 10…
Andre Onana
Made a good stop, albeit from an offside action, and was proactive outside the area. The only starter to play more than a half and impressively denied Leandro Trossard. 7
Harry Maguire
A solid half on his return from a two-and-a-half month lay-off with a calf injury. Gabriel Jesus was nearby for the goal but Harry Amass’ responsibility. 6
Click here to read Samuel Luckhurst’s ratings in full.
(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
03:18George Smith
Sancho wins it for United (4-3)
Jadon Sancho scores the final penalty of the shootout to seal the win for United. They lost 2-1 over 90 minutes, but they edged the shootout.
03:16George Smith
Gabriel makes no mistake (3-3)
An emphatic effort from Gabriel, who brings Arsenal level to make it 3-3.
03:16George Smith
Eriksen scores (3-2)
United have their noses back in front via Christian Eriksen.
03:15George Smith
Wheatley misses as Martinelli scores (2-2)
Ethan Wheatley fires his effort well wide for United as Gabriel Martinelli steps up to bring Arsenal level.
03:14George Smith
Kiwior misses (2-1)
That was poor from Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior, who misses the target.
03:13George Smith
Evans makes no mistake (2-1)
Jonny Evans with a terrific penalty to put United 2-1 ahead.
03:12George Smith
Havertz denied (1-1)
Andre Onana denies Kai Havterz with a top save.
03:11George Smith
McTominay scores (1-1)
Scott McTominay takes United’s opening penalty and makes no mistake; 1-1.
03:10George Smith
Here we go
The penalty shootout will start here.
Fabio Vieira is going first for Arsenal… and he scores; 1-0.
03:08George Smith
Penalties coming up
Here we go, then. We’re going to have a penalty shootout. It will count as nothing more than practice for those who are about to step up.
03:05KEY EVENT
FULL-TIME: ARS 2-1 MUN
It’s all over at the SoFi Stadium and Arsenal have edged this one by the odd goal in three. Gabriel Martinelli netted the winner after Gabriel Jesus had earlier cancelled out Rasmus Hojlund’s early opener.
The biggest concern for United, however, is that they lost both Hojlund and Leny Yoro to suspected injuries in the first half.
There will be a penalty shootout to conclude this game.
(Image: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images.)
03:02George Smith
90′ – ARS 2-1 MUN – Two minutes of added time
There will be two additional minutes at the SoFi Stadium.
Remember, whatever the outcome, there will be a penalty shootout after the full-time whistle.
02:54KEY EVENT
81′ – ARS 2-1 MUN – ARSENAL GOAL! (Martinelli)
The substitute makes an almost immediate impact. Gabriel Martinelli picks the ball up on the edge of the left side of the box, moves inside, gets away from James Scanlon, and fires a low effort past Andre Onana. That was disappointing from a United perspective.
02:44George Smith
71′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – A triple Arsenal change
Mikel Arteta has made a hat-trick of changes for Arsenal, bringing on Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Eddie Nketiah.
Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson have gone off.
Andre Onana reacts to a goal from Arsenal’s Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Arsenal
02:38George Smith
66′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – Better from United
United have found a little bit of energy in the last few minutes, working the ball into some advanced areas. Scott McTominay and Antony have just combined a couple of times in an attempt to make something happen.
02:35George Smith
62′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – Antony bends an effort wide
Just like that, United do get forward. Antony works the ball into a decent position on the edge of the box, shifting the ball onto his stronger left foot, but he bends his effort well wide of the target.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have made a handful of substitutions. Thomas Partey is among those who have come on.
02:33George Smith
60′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – United can’t get out
We’re 15 minutes into this second half and it is hard to recall United getting over the halfway line with any real purpose. Arsenal have dominated the ball and done the majority of the dictating.
Ten changes at the break were always going to result in any sort of rhythm being disrupted.
02:30George Smith
58′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – A terrific stop from Onana
What a save that is from Andre Onana. The Cameroonian tips a fierce effort from Lenadro Trossard over the bar from inside the penalty area. The shot came in after some good work from Reiss Nelson.
02:24George Smith
52′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – Lots of Arsenal possession
Arsenal have enjoyed more of the ball in the first few minutes of this second half. They are zipping it around the back before attempting to hit United on the counter-attack. They have already attempted to catch United out with two long balls over the top.
02:20George Smith
48′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – United’s second half XI
Following a plethoa of changes, this is how United now line-up in this second half:
Onana; Scanlon, Fish, Evans, Murray; Oyedele, Eriksen, McTominay, Antony, Wheatley, Sancho.
Andre Onana makes a save during the pre-season match between Manchester United and Arsenal at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
02:18George Smith
46′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – Second half kicks-off as Ten Hag rings the changes
As expected, United manager Erik ten Hag has made a raft of changes at the half-time break, making 10 in total.
Andre Onana is the only player who has stayed on from the first half.
02:00KEY EVENT
Half-time player ratings as Mount catches the eye
Here is how Samuel Luckhurst has rated United’s players out of 10 following the first 45 minutes…
Onana
Good save form an offside situation. 6
Wan-Bissaka
Not particularly impressive. 5
Yoro
Went off injured. 6
Maguire
Fine. 6
Amass
Confident start but blindsided by Jesus for the goal – which was possibly offside. 5
Collyer
Another assured half. 6
Casemiro
Rusty. 5
Amad
Had a chance to score. 6
Mount
United’s best player. 7
Rashford
Contributed to the goal. 6
Hojlund
Scored one minute and got injured the next. 6
(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
01:59KEY EVENT
HALF-TIME: ARS 1-1 MUN
There goes the half-time whistle here at the SoFi Stadium and there is nothing to split the two sides.
Gabriel Jesus cancelled out Rasmus Hojlund’s opener. More concerning for United, however, is that they have lost both Leny Yoro and Hojlund to injury. With that in mind, the scoreline is second nature right now.
(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
01:56George Smith
45′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – Three minutes added on
Three minutes have been added on at the end of this first half.
01:51Samuel Luckhurst
41′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – This is turning into a disaster
This is descending into a disaster for United. The scoreline is pretty moot given two of their major players have retired hurt before half-time.
It beggars belief United have not actually added a new fitness coach to the staff because they were having injury crises long before last season.
01:45KEY EVENT
34′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – Yoro forced off
It gets worse for United; Leny Yoro is now making his way back towards the tunnel. He was limping during the water break and shaking his head. Rhys Bennett is coming on.
01:43George Smith
31′ – ARS 1-1 MUN – A short pause
Both sets of players have come across to the nearside for a quick drinks break. Erik ten Hag is using the pause to get some instructions across to his players.
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