Draw at Man Utd Leaves Arsenal’s Title Hopes on Life Support
Rice to the Rescue, But Is It Too Late for the Gunners?
- Scored the equalizer and made a last-ditch tackle to deny Højlund a winner.
- Arsenal now sit 15 points behind Liverpool with a game in hand but need a near-perfect finish
- Amorim’s side remains winless at home, sitting 14th in a disappointing campaign
Declan Rice delivered at both ends of the pitch to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester United at Old Trafford, keeping their faint Premier League title hopes alive—if only just.
The midfielder struck a crucial equalizer in the 74th minute and then produced a last-ditch tackle to deny Rasmus Højlund a late winner.
However, the result leaves Arsenal 15 points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand and an uphill battle ahead, including a pivotal trip to Anfield on May 10.
Bruno Fernandes had given United the lead with a first-half free-kick, and the hosts came close to a winner in stoppage time, only for David Raya to deny Fernandes from close range.
While the draw keeps Arsenal in mathematical contention, the reality is grim. With key injuries and defensive instability plaguing the squad, the Gunners will need a miracle to mount a serious challenge.
Meanwhile, for United, the result does little to brighten their bleak season, as they remain stuck in 14th place, eight points off the top half of the table.
