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Cunha stunner beats Arsenal as United win 5-goal thriller

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Matheus Cunha's 87th-minute curler sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester United over Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates. The Gunners' first home defeat of the season came after a chaotic five-goal thriller, with United also scoring through Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. Arsenal's lead at the top is now just four points.

Arsenal took an early lead through a Lisandro Martínez own goal, but Martin Zubimendi's error gifted Mbeumo an equaliser. Dorgu's stunning strike put United ahead before Mikel Merino's late header seemed to have earned Arsenal a point, only for Cunha to intervene. The result ends a run of two consecutive goalless draws for Arteta's side.

This loss is a major warning for Arsenal's title hopes, especially with rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa winning. United, meanwhile, climb to fourth place. Arsenal face Kairat in the Champions League next, while United host Fulham in the league. Cunha was the obvious man of the match with his decisive contribution.