Arsenal remain in the Premier League title race with victory over Manchester United

Arsenal’s ugly win came on an ugly day, but it set the scene perfectly for the final day of the season.

They put the question to Manchester City. It’s one they’ve responded to with success so often in the past, but all Arsenal could do was put them in front and, in that context, it was mission accomplished.

It all came at a ground where they have struggled in the past, with just two wins in their last 17 visits, and even when not at their best, Arsenal managed to expose the gulf that currently exists between them and United, a club who naturally consider themselves rivals.

The Gunners looked set for a ride after Trossard’s strike but were unable to put United away with a second goal, their threat only re-emerging late on when United goalkeeper Andre Onana was finally forced into action.

Arsenal have been jittery and unconvincing but have now won 15 of their last 17 games against Manchester City’s usual sustained onslaught at this stage of the season, shedding the ‘chokers’ tag attached to them when they slipped up late on. the last season.