Rice strikes in stoppage time as Arsenal leave it late to sink Man Utd

LONDON: Arsenal's record signing Declan Rice opened his Arsenal account with a goal deep in stoppage time before Gabriel Jesus wrapped up a thrilling 3-1 victory against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday (Sep 3).

It looked as though both sides would have to settle for a point when United had a late goal disallowed after Arsenal had earlier seen a penalty overturned, but Rice sent the home fans into delirium with a deflected shot in the 96th minute.

Brazilian striker Jesus then produced a sublime finish after a counter-attack with United having committed everyone forward.

The home fans serenaded Rice after the game as the England midfielder provided his most telling contribution since signing from West Ham United for a reported £105 million (US$132 million).

"I think I controlled it with my chin and just had a shot, if you don't shoot you don't score," Rice told Sky Sports.

"It's the fine margins of football. We go up the other end and I score then Gabi (Jesus) seals it. It's just the margins that makes the results."

United were left crestfallen especially as they had what they thought was a late winner scored by substitute Alejandro Garnacho ruled out for offside after a VAR video check.

"Everything went against us today but the performance was alright. I didn't see that as offside but it is what is," United manager Erik ten Hag said.

Arsenal have 10 points along with three other clubs after four games, two behind leaders Manchester City while United are in 11th place on six points after already losing twice.

In contrast to the second half, the first period was a cagey affair devoid of much excitement apart from one crazy minute.

United had barely made it out of their own half and appeared content to frustrate