Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal: 5 hits and flops as Arsenal conquer Old Trafford after 14 years | Premier League 2020-21

Super Sunday had another big game in the Premier League in store for us as Manchester United hosted Arsenal at the Theater Of Dreams. Ole's Red Devils came into this game with an emphatic victory over RB Leipzig and hoped to continue that form against the Gunners. Arteta and his team had a rather easy mid-week where they won 3-0 against Dundalk in the Europa League.

The first half was quite dull and drab. The away team created all the chances and were clearly the better side. It was Alexandre Lacazette who had the best chance in the first 45 minutes, but he could not finish a golden opportunity. Willian played a one-two with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but his effort could only rattle the crossbar.

The second-half, though, was almost the complete opposite of the first. Manchester United came on much sharper and the intensity of the game was suddenly on a different level.

Then on the 68th minute Paul Pogba stood on Hector Bellerin's foot in the box and Arsenal were given a penalty. Aubameyang took that chance and that was all Arsenal needed. Manchester United created a few decent chances but could not get past the solid Arsenal defense.

A brilliant result and a deserved win for Arsenal. Here are the hits and flops from the game:

#5 HIT: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The dry spell is broken for Aubameyang!

What a night for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It had been a dry spell for someone who feasts on goals. Arsenal's talisman had blanked for five games but he finally got his goal and it was a big one.

He had another decent chance when he curled the ball from the edge of the box, but in the end, it was his penalty which got the Gunners the three points. A winner at Old Trafford will surely do good for his confidence.

#4 FLOP: Scott McTominay

A nothing night for McTominay

Not the best game for Scott McTominay who was barely involved in any part of the game. He wasn't at his best when it came to the defensive work and provided nothing going forward to Manchester United. The 23-year old was at the base of the diamond in midfield but could not impact the game in any way.

Known for his energy and fitness, it was a poor performance from the midfielder and all in all a night to forget.

#3 HIT: Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey running the Arsenal midfield

If there were any doubts regarding his talent and impact, Thomas Partey may have cleared them all on this night. The new signing put in a massive performance and single-handedly owned the midfield.

The 27-year-old gives a totally new dimension to the Arsenal team. Partey was the hub of every Arsenal attack and was heavily involved in build-up play. Attacking threat, almost-limitless stamina, and a gigantic physical presence, Arsenal really have a solid player in their hands. We can only expect more performances like these from the Ghanaian.

#2 FLOP: Paul Pogba

Rough night for Paul Pogba

Sometimes football is a harsh game and tonight it certainly was that way for Paul Pogba. At the start of the second half, it looked like Pogba would be the one who'll make something happen for Manchester United. He looked to have rediscovered his mojo going forward in that second half but his reckless challenge on Bellerin proved to be the turning point of the game.

#1 HIT: Héctor Bellerín

Bellerin ended the night as the captain

Héctor Bellerín’s improvement since the tail end of last season hasn’t been spoken about enough. The full-back was exceptional yet again and was probably the best player on the pitch tonight. It was the Spaniard who helped break the deadlock in the game after he beat Pogba on the overlap and won the crucial penalty.

Bellerin was full of running throughout the game and bombed down that right flank every time he got a chance. He is known for his attacking talent and he showcased it perfectly today.