Manchester United Climbs to Top Four with Win Over Arsenal

The Chronify

January 26, 2026

Manchester United triumphed over Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium, securing a spot in the top four of the Premier League standings.

Manchester United, under the guidance of Michael Carrick, continued their recent resurgence with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, 25th January. The win propelled the Red Devils into the top four of the Premier League.

In a dramatic match at the Emirates Stadium, United made a remarkable comeback after falling behind due to an own goal by Lisandro Martínez in the 29th minute. Despite the early setback, United managed to level the score in the first half thanks to a goal from Bryan Mbeumo, which helped stabilize the team’s performance.

The second half saw United regain the lead in stunning fashion as Dorghu scored a brilliant goal from outside the box. Arsenal responded late in the match, with Marino scoring from a corner to bring the game level once again. However, in the 87th minute, United's Kunia found the back of the net, securing the three points for his side and ensuring the win.

With this victory, Manchester United now sits in fourth place with 38 points from 23 matches, while Arsenal maintains the top spot with 50 points. Manchester City trails behind by four points in second, while Chelsea climbed to fifth after a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.