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• How Mikel Arteta’s half-time message drove Arsenal to Chelsea victory

  Mikel Arteta revealed he motivated his squad at half-time by urging them to repeat the second-half dominance seen in their recent north London derby victory, propelling Arsenal five points clear at the top. ​Mikel Arteta utilized a strategic half-time reference to inspire Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea, moving the Gunners five points ahead of Manchester City. After a Piero Hincapié own goal canceled out William Saliba’s opener, Arteta drew parallels to their 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham just a week prior. “I reminded them that we were in the exact same position against Spurs,” Arteta said, challenging his team to replicate that decisive second-half energy. ​The victory solidified Arsenal’s title charge, though a muscle strain to Declan Rice remains a concern ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Brighton. The Gunners lead the league with 64 points, having scored 21 goals in their last ten matches. As they prepare for the Amex Stadium, Arteta remains focused on maintaining momentum, stating, “look what happened in the second half, so we’re going to do it again.”

• Michael Carrick equals Premier League record as he strengthens grip on Man Utd job

  Michael Carrick has matched the record for the best nine-game start in Premier League history after guiding Manchester United to a 2-1 comeback victory against Crystal Palace.

  ​Michael Carrick has equalled the Premier League record for the most points earned in a manager’s first nine matches, securing 23 from a possible 27.

  United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, fueled by goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko, solidified Carrick’s status as the leading candidate for the permanent role.

  “The boys responded ever so well. It was a big thing for us,” Carrick noted.

  ​The victory marks United’s return to third place as they navigate a successful transition following Ruben Amorim’s departure.

  Carrick, who previously served as caretaker in 2021, has masterminded six wins in his last seven outings.

  Reflecting on his side’s first home deficit under his tenure, Carrick explained: “It was more, how do we react? It’s been going in our favour, it was something I’ve been waiting for.”

• Mikel Arteta: ‘Heart almost stopped’ on late Raya save

  Mikel Arteta admitted his heart almost stopped during David Raya’s last-gasp save that preserved Arsenal’s 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea and maintained their five-point lead at the summit.

  ​Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised David Raya’s late-game heroics following a tense victory over Chelsea.

  The goalkeeper produced a spectacular full-stretch save to deny Alejandro Garnacho in stoppage time, securing three points after goals from William Saliba and Jurriën Timber.

  Reflecting on the final moment, Arteta confessed, “the save he made in the last action — it was an unbelievable shot and my heart almost stopped.”

  ​Despite the win, Arteta expressed concern over Arsenal’s lack of control against ten men and revealed a potential injury blow.

  Midfielder Declan Rice requested a substitution due to discomfort and faces a fitness test before Wednesday’s clash with Brighton.

  Arteta remained focused on the narrow title race, stating, “the feeling that you have to continue to win and win and win… it is not enough to open a gap.”

• Player Ratings: Bruno 8 and Sesko 8 hunt down the Eagles as United move up to third

  Following Manchester United’s 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, Michael Carrick’s unbeaten tenure continues as the Red Devils climb to third in the Premier League.

  Despite a sluggish opening period, a second-half red card for Palace’s Maxence Lacroix turned the tide, allowing United to secure all three points through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko.

  ​Man United Player Ratings 

  ​Senne Lammens: 7

  ​The young goalkeeper was largely a spectator for long stretches but remained sharp when called upon. He produced a couple of vital stops to deny Ismaïla Sarr and showed great composure when playing out from the back, though he could do little about the early opening goal.

  ​Diogo Dalot: 6

  ​It was a tale of two halves for the Portuguese fullback. He endured a difficult first 45 minutes, looking vulnerable defensively and uncharacteristically sloppy in possession. However, he steadied himself after the interval and provided much-needed energy as United pushed for the win.

  ​Leny Yoro: 5

  ​A difficult afternoon for the teenager, who was at fault for the Palace opener after losing track of Lacroix. Throughout the match, he seemed to struggle with the physical presence of Jorgen Strand Larsen, marking this game as a significant learning experience in his development.

  ​Harry Maguire: 7

  ​The veteran was the standout performer in a shaky United backline. Maguire used his experience to neutralize several Palace attacks and was frequently seen covering for his younger defensive partner, Yoro, ensuring the visitors didn’t double their lead during their period of dominance.

  ​Luke Shaw: 4

  ​A frustrating day for the defender, whose afternoon was cut short by an injury that ended his impressive run of consecutive starts. Before his withdrawal, Shaw looked off the pace, with Palace finding joy by exploiting the space left behind him on the left flank.

  ​Casemiro: 6

  ​The Brazilian found himself isolated during the first half as Palace’s press crowded him out of the game. While he missed a decent chance to score, his influence grew significantly in the second half once United gained the numerical advantage and the pressure on the midfield eased.

  ​Kobbie Mainoo: 7

  ​Mainoo found himself in a high-quality duel with Adam Wharton early on and took some time to settle. After the break, however, he took control of the tempo, displaying his trademark tenacity and defensive awareness to help United sustain their second-half pressure.

  ​Bryan Mbeumo: 6

  ​It wasn’t the most productive outing for the winger, who struggled to exert his usual influence on the game. While he had a few bright moments during United’s difficult first half, he was largely kept quiet by the Palace defense before being replaced late on.

  ​Bruno Fernandes: 8

  ​After a quiet start, the captain grew into the game and shouldered the creative burden. He showed nerves of steel to slot home the equalizing penalty and followed it up with a world-class delivery for the winning goal, proving once again why he is the heartbeat of this team.

  ​Matheus Cunha: 7

  ​Despite appearing slightly out of position on the left wing, Cunha’s intelligence was the catalyst for the comeback. It was his clever movement that drew the foul from Lacroix for the penalty and subsequent red card, effectively changing the trajectory of the entire match.

  ​Benjamin Sesko: 8

  ​Starting for the first time under Carrick, the Slovenian forward justified the hype with a towering “bullet” header to win the game. His physicality in the box was a constant problem for the Palace defenders, and he looks increasingly like a clinical solution to United’s attacking needs.

  ​Substitutes

  ​Noussair Mazraoui: 7

  Introduced for the injured Shaw, he looked remarkably sharp. He made a crucial defensive header shortly after coming on and provided a much more stable presence on the left side of the defense.

  ​Amad: 7

  The winger brought an immediate spark to the right flank. He looked determined to make an impact and his direct running caused several problems for a tiring ten-man Crystal Palace defense.

  ​Ayden Heaven: 6

  A late introduction for Maguire, the youngster didn’t have much time to influence proceedings but stayed focused to help see out the victory during the closing stages.

  ​Joshua Zirkzee: 6

  Brought on to provide fresh legs in attack, Zirkzee linked up play well in the final minutes and was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself deep into stoppage time.

• Michael Carrick gives Lisandro Martinez injury update ahead of Crystal Palace clash

  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed that defender Lisandro Martinez is nearing a return following a minor training injury that sidelined him earlier this week.

  ​Michael Carrick has provided an encouraging update regarding Lisandro Martinez, describing his recent injury as a “small issue.”

  The Argentine defender was absent during United’s victory over Everton after starting nine consecutive matches.

  Carrick expressed confidence that the center-back would not be out for a significant period as the medical staff continues to monitor his progress ahead of the upcoming clash with Crystal Palace.

  ​The manager also highlighted the importance of defensive stability, praising the partnership between Martinez and Harry Maguire.

  Discussing the recovery timeline, Carrick noted: “Licha, it was a small issue, so he’s getting closer. He won’t be out for very long so we’ll just monitor him over the next day, two, three or four days and see when he can come back, but he’s he’s not far away.”