Arsenal's corner kick dominance over Manchester United Sparks Social Media Reactions

Three of Arsenal’s last four Premier League goals against Manchester United came from Corners. Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori in action with Manchester United’s Amad Diallo (action images via Reuters) Arsenal started a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Old Trafford on Sunday (August 17), powered by a goal of Riccardo Calafiori. Three of Arsenal’s last four Premier League goals against United were especially recorded by defenders Calafiori, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, and they came from the corner, which emphasized their dominance in the piece. The match caused a wave of fan reactions on social media. Arsenal’s corner kick dominance ensures victory. Arsenal’s skills skills were decisive in their win in the season. In the 13th minute, Declan Rice delivered an exact angle that Manchester United’s goalkeeper Altay Bayindir misrepresented, allowing Riccardo Calafiori to enter from nearby. Arsenal’s defense held on to the attacks of Man United, which secured a clean page. Despite United’s ownership of 62% and 22 shots, they could not violate Arsenal’s famous back line. The Gunners’ ability to utilize on the corners continues with a trend, with 22 goals of the piece since the 2023-24 season, the most in the Premier League. Riccardo Calafiori Shines, Manchester United’s fight Calafiori’s goal, his first of the season, highlighted the talent of Arsenal to turn defenders into threats. The Italian’s head exploited Bayindir’s mistake. Timber and Saliba, who recorded from the corners in the previous UK, were widely referred to in social media discussions. Man United’s new look in Ruben Amorim showed a promise, but did not have finished. Players like Matheeus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo threatened, but could not convert. Arsenal’s series, with new signing of Viktor Gyokeres and stalwarts such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, controlled the pace of the game despite lower possession (38%). Social Media X reactions are flooded with reactions to the game. Fans of Arsenal praised their team’s dominance. Looking forward, the victory of Arsenal gives a strong tone for their title aspirations, and builds on their 2-0 victory over Manchester United in December 2024, where Timber and Saliba recorded from the corners. With Liverpool, Manchester City and others also winning their openers, the power of the Gunners’ set can be an important distinction. On the other hand, despite the loss, Manchester United showed enough to propose improvement under Amorim. Their next challenge is to address vulnerabilities in the set before standing in the FA Cup in the FA Cup in the FA Cup.