Manchester United faced Arsenal in their opening US tour game, where injuries plagued the Red Devils early on, with star No 9 Rasmus Højlund forced off after just 10 minutes, followed by new centre-back Leny Yoro soon after. Despite a late winner for Arsenal, United managed a 4-3 victory in a penalty shootout, with Jadon Sancho scoring the decisive kick.
Højlund displayed moments of brilliance, scoring the opening goal with a powerful shot past Arsenal’s goalkeeper but was forced off the field due to injury soon after. Yoro also suffered an injury scare but managed to recover, only to be eventually substituted.
Arsenal dominated possession and created more chances throughout the game, with Martinelli scoring the late winner. Mason Mount stood out for United with his quick thinking and technical abilities as a No 10.
The game saw a total of 18 substitutions, with both coaches making changes to their lineups. Arsenal’s Fabio Veira scored the equalizer before Martinelli secured the win. The overall match saw Arsenal’s dominance in possession in the final third, keeping United on the back foot.
The match took place at the 70,240-capacity SoFi Stadium, with key representatives from both clubs watching on. Despite the injuries and the loss, United managed to secure a victory in the penalty shootout, showing promise for the upcoming season.
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