In a closely contested match in Los Angeles, Manchester United fell 2-1 to Arsenal, with concerns emerging over possible injuries to key players Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro.
The game started with United in control, putting pressure on Arsenal’s defense. Arsenal’s goalkeeper, Karl Hein, made two crucial saves early on. Rasmus Hojlund scored the opening goal for United, showcasing his precision and speed. However, Hojlund soon appeared to injure his groin and was substituted by Hannibal Mejbri.
Arsenal capitalized on a counterattack, with Gabriel Jesus scoring an equalizer from close range. Although there was controversy over whether Jesus was offside, the goal stood.
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The momentum shifted to Arsenal, and United faced another setback as Leny Yoro left the field with an injury. Despite Erik ten Hag’s halftime changes and several impressive saves from Andre Onana, a late mistake by Onana proved costly.
The winning moment came when Arsenal’s substitute Gabriel Martinelli skillfully dribbled past James Scanlon and scored the decisive goal, securing the victory for Arsenal. Despite the defeat, United won the subsequent penalty shootout with Jadon Sancho scoring the decisive spot-kick.
Gabriel Martinelli was named Man of the Match for his impactful performance, including the winning goal.