Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for a third successive match on Sunday as Michael Carrick's Manchester United triumphed with a stunning 3-2 win at the Emirates. Daily Mail Sport's ISAAN KHAN assesses how Sunday's defeat will impact the Gunners in their title pursuit. To lead the Premier League table by four points but still have boos ringing around the Emirates at half-time reflects a scarring from the past three seasons which only major silverware will erase. Sunday's defeat doesn’t necessarily precipitate a collapse on the horizon, but an important few weeks ahead for Mikel Arteta to demonstrate just why the Gunners are primed to win the Premier League title this season. Particularly against a Manchester United side which has endured their fair share of adversity this season, but enjoying the new-manager bounce of Michael Carrick.

Source: Daily Mail January 26, 2026 15:51 UTC