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Arsenal punish Manchester United with set-piece precision

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Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans on the pitch after an English Premier League football match ( HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP)

Arsenal showcased their set-piece prowess to secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates on Wednesday, handing Ruben Amorim his first defeat as United manager. The win keeps Arsenal firmly in the Premier League title hunt, narrowing the gap on leaders Liverpool to seven points after the Reds drew 3-3 at Newcastle.

A tense first half saw both sides neutralize each other, but the Gunners came alive after the break. Jurrien Timber headed home his first goal for Arsenal in the 54th minute, converting a sharp near-post corner from Declan Rice. Just 19 minutes later, William Saliba sealed the result, capitalizing on chaos from a Bukayo Saka delivery. Arsenal's dominance from dead balls proved decisive, bringing their tally of goals from corners to a league-leading 22 since last season.

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