Arsenal vs Manchester United, Premier League LIVE: Man United were given a 2-1 lead by Patrick Dorgu. (Photo: AP)

Arsenal FC vs Manchester United FC Updates, Premier League: Matheus Cunha scored in the 87th minute to give Manchester United a 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The result could have massive ramifications on the Premier League title race this season. Arsenal are still on top of the Premier League, but Sunday’s defeat means their cushion has been reduced to just four points with Manchester City and Aston Villa in the chase with 15 games left in the season. Meanwhile, after two wins in a row under new manager Michael Carrick, United are now in 4th spot in the standings.

The stunning strike from Cunha came just three minutes after Mikel Merino had levelled the score for Arsenal. Earlier, Patrick Dorgu had scored at the start of the second half to give Manchester United a 2-1 lead after both teams were deadlocked 1-1 at half-time. In the first half, Arsenal took the lead with a Lisandro Martinez own goal, United levelled late in the first half, thanks to Martin Zubimendi’s backpass that Bryan Mbeumo intercepted and scored.

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Just two weeks back, Manchester United were in doldrums, but after having named Michael Carrick as the manager till the end of the season, their fortunes seem to be on the way up, given their victories over Manchester City and Arsenal over the span of two weekends. United are just looking to arrest their slide after Ruben Amorim’s 14-month reign ended with the Portuguese boss only victorious in 15 of his 47 Premier League games. Darren Fletcher’s three-game audition saw him also draw at Leeds United and Burnley, before they were knocked out of the FA Cup at home to Brighton.

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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro to leave at end of season

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the Premier League side at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract, the club said on Thursday.

The 33-year-old does have a one-year extension option, but the club has chosen not to activate it according to a team source.

United’s decision not to extend or renew his contract was made far in advance of ‍Thursday’s ⁠announcement as part of long-term squad overhaul plans. Casemiro had requested the club confirm his summer departure at this time.

“I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,” Casemiro said. “From the first day that I walked ​out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the ‌passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters of this special club.”

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