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Manchester United scored in each half to defeat Arsenal 3-1 in their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday.

A second half brace from Marcus Rashford and a debut goal for Antony, their big summer signing, ended Arsenal’s winning start to the season while ensuring Man United made it four league wins on the bounce after losing their opening first two games.

Antony gave Man United the lead on 35 minutes, finishing off Rashford’s pass to the far post for a goal on his debut as the home side went into the break ahead.

Arsenal restored parity through Bukayo Saka five minutes after the restart as the winger latched on to a poor clearance to slot beyond David de Gea.

Erik ten Hag’s side, however, responded through Rashford, with the forward scoring twice in nine minutes.

He was sent through on goal and finished clinically to restore the lead before tapping into an empty net from Christian Eriksen’s unselfish pass.

The victory moves Manchester United up to fifth on the EPL log with 12 points from six matches while Arsenal remain one point ahead at the top.

Earlier in the day, Kelechi Iheanacho, Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, scored the first goal of the game but it was not enough for Leicester City  to win, losing 5-2 to Brighton.

RESULTS

• Brighton & Hove Albion 5-2 Leicester City
• Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal