Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings: was Marcus Rashford the star man? And how did Gabriel fare?
The 18-year-old scored twice in thrilling victory
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Your support makes all the difference.Teenage striker Marcus Rashford continued the dream start to his Manchester United career, scoring two goals and setting up another in a 3-2 win over title-chasing Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Only playing because of United's chronic injury crisis, the 18-year-old Rashford marked his league debut by scoring in the 29th and 32nd minutes to put his team 2-0 ahead - three days after a double in the Europa League against FC MIdtjylland on his United debut.
After former United striker Danny Welbeck replied for Arsenal, Rashford set up Ander Herrera for a shot from the edge of the area that deflected in off Laurent Koscielny.
WAS RASHFORD THE STAR MAN? RATINGS BELOW
Ozil made it 3-2 in the 69th but United hung on to move three points off the top four. Arsenal dropped five points behind leader Leicester.
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