Arsenal hosted Manchester United in Gameweek 23 of the 2025/2026 Premier League, losing 2-3.
Despite being dominant across ball possession (56%), expected goals (1.19), and total shots (15), the Gunners trailed for most of the game.
Their late equaliser was countered by Man United’s winner just a few minutes later.
After the result, the league leaders sit at just four points clear of Manchester City, who won their game.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils climb to fourth, leapfrogging the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
Through this tactical analysis, we aim to understand how Arsenal dominated the game and how Manchester United overcame the pressure to seal the win.
Arsenal Vs Manchester United Lineups & Formations
Lets look at how Mikel Arteta and Michael Carrick fielded their squads.
The hosts, Arsenal, played in a 4-3-3 formation.
David Raya started in the goal, behind a back four of Jurriën Timber (right-back), William Saliba (right centre-back), Gabriel Magalhães (left centre-back), and Piero Hincapié (left-back).
