Arsenal ensure title race goes to final day against Man City with easy win at Manchester United

Arsenal have kept the pressure on Manchester City for the Premier League title with a convincing 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Leandro Trossard The goal in the 20th minute was enough for the gunmen to win at Old Trafford for the first time since 2020.

Mikel Arteta's team started the day second behind a City team that thrashed Fulham 4-0 on Saturday to firmly reiterate their title ambitions.

But Arsenal have ensured the winner will be decided on the final day of the season next Sunday with their 27th win of the campaign.

They named an unchanged starting eleven for the fourth consecutive game and were quick to use their offensive talents.

Kai Havertz found himself inside and in acres of space on the right and beat veteran United centre-back Jonny Evans into the box.

His low cross found the feet of the onrushing Trossard, who driven home with ease between Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Casemiro.

Arsenal continued to enjoy possession until half-time, although there was still a feeling that the game was not completely over.

But United Once again he had problems in attack and his first shot on goal came in the 68th minute.

They continued to apply pressure without any real penetration as Arsenal held on to seal the crucial three points, to the adoration of their traveling fans.

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The victory allows them to regain first place and overtake City by one point just a week before the last game of the season.

Pep Guardiola's side still have a game in hand as they face Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham on Tuesday night.

City will return to the top with a win in north London and ensure the title is in their hands on the final day.

The reigning champions host West Ham next Sunday and Arsenal play at home against Everton, and nerves are expected in both camps during the decisive matches.

However, United were unable to respond to their 4-0 rout at Crystal Palace six days earlier and remain eighth in the table.

Their chances of qualifying for Europe are now at risk as they sit three points behind seventh-placed Chelsea, who have a much better goal difference.

Erik ten Hag's side still face tough tests against Newcastle and Brighton in their final two league games before the FA Cup final against rivals City.