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Only a few anticipated Manchester United to journey to the Emirates Stadium and return residence with a constructive end result.
With Michael Carrick now on the helm, the Crimson Devils got here again from a purpose right down to win 3-2 in opposition to Arsenal, because of a late purpose from Matheus Cunha.
The caretaker head coach’s excellent recreation plan, coupled along with his man-management, ensured back-to-back victories in opposition to the Premier League leaders and the second-placed staff.
Apparently, the Gunners hardly seemed able to scoring from open play, most frequently resorting to making an attempt to win set-pieces to bombard the field.
Arsenal’s reliance on set-pieces is well-known
This has been a typical theme of ridicule amongst Arsenal’s opponents this season, with the North London aspect at their strongest from nook kicks.
Your solely hope is nook🤣
Be humble KID 🤫
— Amad (@Amaddiallo_19) January 25, 2026
Their followers have been giddy with pleasure earlier than kick-off, with many predicting the 20-time English league champions to get thrashed away from residence.
And United hero Amad was having none of it. After the sport, he took to X (previously Twitter) to have interaction in banter with Arsenal followers.
“Take pleasure in Child. Your solely hope is nook. Be humble child,” the Ivorian wrote in response to an Arsenal fan. Not the primary time the staff from London have needed to face these phrases.
Amad’s golden phrases for Arsenal followers
Regardless of not profitable the league in over 20 years, and with zero Champions League titles to their identify, Arsenal followers are sometimes probably the most vocal on social media.
Whereas they’re deservedly high of the league this season and will go on to silence all their doubters this yr, till then, the staff and the followers must get a grip.
And Amad definitely offered them with a well timed reminder.
As for United, they can not afford to loosen up and must hold their momentum going once they face Fulham at Outdated Trafford subsequent Sunday.
Function picture Stu Forster through Getty Photos
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