Eddie Nketiah scored a 90th minute winner in a thrilling game between Arsenal and Man Utd as the Londoners restored their five point lead at the top.
The striker has now scored seven goals in as many games since Gabriel Jesus suffered his knee injury.
Marcus Rashford netted in superb fashion to give United a 1-0 lead but this goal was cancelled out by Nketiah before Bukayo Saka’s top-drawer finish had Arsenal in front.
Lisandro Martinez, an Arsenal target last summer, then levelled for United following some poor defending but Nketiah would turn home a wayward Martin Odegaard shot to secure a memorable win.
Having seen an eight-point lead at the summit cut to just two following back-to-back victories for Manchester City since Arsenal’s win at Tottenham, Mikel Arteta’s side delivered when the pressure was on.
United are the only side to beat the Gunners in the Premier League this season and made a good start in their bid to repeat September’s Old Trafford win.
They had an early penalty shout turned down as Bruno Fernandes was challenged by Aaron Ramsdale, the VAR’s swift check backing up referee Anthony Taylor’s call to wave away appeals, but were nevertheless celebrating the lead in the 17th minute.
Thomas Partey uncharacteristically lost possession cheaply before Rashford skipped past him and allowed in a fine finish.
