Arsenal and Manchester United faced off in a pre-season friendly at the SoFi Stadium in California. The match ended with Arsenal winning 2-1 in regular time, with goals from Rasmus Hojlund for Man Utd and Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli for Arsenal.
The game saw a lot of action, with Hojlund scoring an early goal for United before Arsenal equalized with a goal from Jesus. Martinelli then scored the winning goal for Arsenal, securing the victory.
The match also featured a penalty shootout, which Man Utd won 4-3. Notable moments in the shootout included Andre Onana saving Kai Havertz’s penalty and Jadon Sancho scoring the winning penalty for United.
Overall, it was an entertaining match with both teams showing good form in pre-season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed the importance of winning, as it brings belief and positivity to the team.
The game also highlighted the performances of young players from both teams, with Toby Collyer and Harry Amass impressing for United, and Ayden Heaven, Salah–Eddine Oulad M’Hand, and Ethan Nwaneri standing out for Arsenal.
The match ended with Arsenal emerging as the victors, showcasing their potential for the upcoming season. Man Utd, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their performance and prepare for the challenges ahead.
