Mikel Arteta is panicking! Winners & losers as Arsenal's composure evaporates in Premier League title race but Michael Carrick-mania sees Man Utd hit the jackpot again

In the week leading up to Arsenal vs Manchester United, a topic of debate was whether this version of the Gunners, who are chasing an unprecedented quadruple, would beat the 2007-08 Red Devils who won the Premier League and Champions League. As many have now pointed out, Mikel Arteta's side can't even beat the 2025-26 version.

For good reason, Arsenal were heavy favourites heading into Sunday's encounter. A win would have seen them take their lead at the top of the Premier League back to seven points. They were, to this point, unbeaten at home this season. But then United spooked them.

The Red Devils played an almost flawless game on the break, stifling their hosts for extended periods and attacking with intent whenever they did get the ball. They were deservedly winners here for the first time in the Premier League since 2017-18.

It's a result and two sets of performances that will have huge ramifications for the rest of the season, with the title race and competition for a Champions League place heating up again.