Roy Keane and Declan Rice clash over surprising Arsenal winning goal vs Man United
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal hero Declan Rice scored a crucial goal that helped Mikel Arteta’s squad defeat Manchester United 3-1.
The Gunners paid a club-record £105 million to acquire the England international from West Ham this summer, and he has already made a significant impact on the club.
Marcus Rashford shot the ball past Aaron Ramsdale at the half-hour mark, giving Manchester United a 1-0 lead over Arsenal. Just 30 seconds later, Gunners captain Martin Odegaard equalized the score with a powerful strike past Andre Onana.
Two VAR decisions had a significant impact on the outcome, as Kai Havertz was denied a penalty kick and Alejandro Garnacho’s goal was disallowed for being scored offside. Rice scored the game-winning goal for Arsenal as he blasted the ball into the net from close range as extra time commenced.
The home crowd went berserk as Rice’s teammates surrounded him in celebration of what they believed to be the game-winning goal.
Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to win the game with a composed finish in the final seconds, bringing Arsenal to within two points of Manchester City headed into the international break.
Rice emphasized the significance of defeating United to close the distance with City following the victory at the Emirates Stadium.
The England international told Sky Sports, “If I am speaking honestly, Man City have won four consecutive games, and if we don’t win today, we will be five points behind them.”
We couldn’t afford to be that far behind after four games, so it was a must-win game, as we stated before the game, he continued. Rice was questioned about his game-tying goal as numerous replays were shown in front of Manchester United legend Roy Keane.
Rice stated in his post-match interview with Sky Sports, “Stop showing it, Roy (Keane) is sick of it!” Keane responded to Rice with a smile, “It’s an own goal!”
After the victory, Arsenal supporters chanted “Rice, Rice, Baby!” while the 24-year-old clapped for the home crowd and appeared overwhelmed. Rice stated after the contest, “It’s great to hear the fans.”
“As a person, you feel a little humiliated when you hear that sung after winning a game. I appreciate the incredible amount of affection they have shown me thus far.”
Roy Keane and Declan Rice clash over surprising Arsenal winning goal vs Man United