Arsenal’s failings in entrance of aim and the shortage of recognised striker have holed their Premier League title problem under the waterline. In actuality, they’re solely enjoying to make sure a spot within the prime 4 whereas coaching their sights on the Champions League.
And so they had been in proof once more right here as Arsenal dominated possession – which was 68.2% to 31.8% of their favour – however failed to use any sustained, critical strain on a United facet in need of high quality and shorn of confidence.
Utilising midfield man Mikel Merino as an emergency striker, Arsenal had 17 pictures however solely six on the right track – the identical as . Too typically pointless passing in entrance of the house facet’s defence fizzled out on the sting of the penalty space.
They ended up counting on Raya, who should take his share of duty for United’s aim, to keep away from defeat with these three essential second-half saves to make amends for the error of judgement within the first half.
Arsenal certainly know of their coronary heart of hearts that the title pursuit is over and the Premier League is , however they need to one way or the other discover a strategy to repeat the efficiency of the beautiful 7-1 win at PSV Eindhoven within the Champions League in midweek moderately than the blunt instrument they had been right here.
The Gunners obtained some extent ultimately, however it’s a meaningless one in title phrases.
