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Manchester United v Arsenal results: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 800th & 801st career goals in Utd win

Premier League / Matchday 14
Old Trafford / 02.12.2021
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Marcus Foley

Updated 16/12/2021 at 01:24 GMT


3'
UNITED SURVIVE EARLY PRESSURE
Arsenal are straight on to the front foot. The visitors win a succession of corners but can't convert despite some shaky defending by the hosts.
2'
OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW (WELL, THE INTERIM...)
United fans will always love OGS, but the winds of change are blowing in the red half of Manchester
1st Half
1'
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Arsenal get us underway.
20.10
20.05
CAVANI CONVINCED SANCHO WILL BE A UNITED STAR
Jadon Sancho has netted two goals in his last two outings after a slow start to life at Old Trafford and teammate, Edinson Cavani believes he is beginning to reap the rewards of all of his hard work on the training pitch.
I think he just needs to keep demonstrating everything he has shown us up to now and keep working calmly and with a clear head; because often, the only thing that can make you enjoy success and able to keep your standards high and the rest of it, is the peace of mind that hard work gives you."
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20.00
'WE KNOW HIS GOALS ARE CRITICAL FOR OUR SUCCESS' - ARTETA ON AUBA
STAT: Aubameyang could become the first Arsenal player to score in three consecutive away appearances against the Red Devils.
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19.55
A GUNNERS LEGEND WANTS TO SEE SOMETHING SPECIAL FROM ARSENAL TONIGHT
Thierry Henry knows a thing or two about this rivalry having played in some of the most memorable title battles between these sides in years gone by.
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19.45
CARRICK REVELLING IN CHANCE TO BE TESTED OUT OF HIS COMFORT ZONE
United's current caretaker boss Michael Carrick:  "A lot has happened in the last week to 10 days. I've had to adapt and take on a new challenge and different skill sets, things maybe out of my comfort zone. I've kind of enjoyed seeing how I've coped with that. Sometimes you have got to learn on the job. For the most part I have enjoyed it."
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19.40
ARTETA ADMITS PREPARATION ‘TRICKIER’ DUE TO RANGNICK FACTOR
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta: “Their squad is one of the most talented in the league, so you know the options they have and the formations they can vary. We didn't know if he [Rangnick] would be sitting on the bench or taking training sessions. We tried to gather information to understand more, but we don't know the influence of the new coach. It's been trickier than usual."
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Arteta praises Gabriel for 'showing a lot of character' in fighting off home invaders

19.35
THE LINE-UPS IN FOCUS - TWO CHANGES FOR ARSENAL; MAGUIRE BACK FOR THE HOSTS
Gabriel Martinelli comes into the Gunners’ starting XI in place of Bukayo Saka, who is on the bench. That is one of two changes to the side that beat Newcastle at the weekend with Mohamed Elneny drafted into the midfield.
United make three changes to the team that drew 1-1 at Chelsea. Ronaldo’s return is the big headline but Harry Maguire (back from suspension) is also involved as well as Diogo Dalot at right back.
19.30
RUMOUR MILL - IS RANGNICK ALREADY PLOTTING JANUARY REINFORCEMENTS?
The latest transfer speculation sees the Red Devils linked with Christopher Nkunku and Amadou Haidara. Read about that and much more in today's Paper Round.
19.25
CRISTIANO RONALDO STARTS FOR UNITED
Confirmed teams - MAN UTD: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, Fred, McTominay, Sancho. Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Ronaldo... Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Jones, Mata, Martial, Greenwood, Lingard, Diallo, Van de Beek. /// ARSENAL: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares, Partey, Elneny, Smith Rowe, Odegaard, Martinelli, Aubameyang... Subs: Okonkwo, Tierney, Saka, Lacazette, Maitland-Niles, Holding, pepe, Lokonga, Nketiah.
19.20
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Tonight we bring you LIVE updates of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford. Ralf Rangnick has secured a work permit and will be watching the home side from the stands while the Gunners will be aiming to spoil his evening by claiming a win that would propel them into the Champions League places.
Kick off 20.15 GMT.
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