Report: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal

Declan Rice goal vs Manchester United earns Arsenal a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford after Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring with a free-kick.

Declan Rice goal vs Manchester United helped Arsenal fight back to earn a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Arsenal came from behind in the second half after Manchester United took the lead just before halftime. Bruno Fernandes curled in a stunning free-kick during stoppage time, putting the hosts ahead despite Arsenal dominating possession and creating early chances.

Andre Onana denied Mikel Merino with a crucial save in the opening minutes, and United’s defense held firm under pressure. Arsenal continued to push forward in the second half, with Martin Odegaard forcing another brilliant save from Onana and Declan Rice narrowly missing a volley from a corner.

Manchester United threatened to double their lead through Alejandro Garnacho and Noussair Mazraoui, but Arsenal stayed resilient. In the 74th minute, Declan Rice found the back of the net with a superb strike, leveling the score and securing a hard-earned point for the Gunners.

📊 Match Statistics

Team	Goals	Total Shots	Shots on Target	Possession	Fouls
Manchester United	1 (Fernandes)	9	6	32%	8
Arsenal	1 (Rice)	16	6	68%	11

Declan Rice goal vs Manchester United not only salvaged the result but also highlighted Arsenal’s fighting spirit as they continue their push for a top-four finish.

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