English Premier League Standings: Arsenal are 11 points ahead of MU

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JAKARTA — Arsenal still lead the top of the 2022/2023 English Premier League standings. Their position is getting stronger after beating Manchester United (MU).

The Gunners again secured three points after winning the Week 21 match against MU with a score of 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, Sunday, 22.00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

This match was very exciting because both teams scored goals each other. The Red Devils took the lead in the 17th minute through Marcus Rashford's goal.

Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka then gave Arsenal a 2-1 lead before Lisandro Martínez drew level. However, Nketiah's second goal at the end of the match successfully forced MU to accept their fifth defeat this season.

This result is the revenge of Mikel Arteta's troops against Erik ten Hag's squad. The reason is, so far this season MU is the only team to beat the Gunners in their first meeting at Old Trafford.

In addition, this victory made Arsenal more firmly in control of the standings from 19 matches. They are now five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City who have played 20 matches.

Meanwhile, this defeat has kept the Red Devils in fourth place with 39 points, the same as Newcastle United in third place, and both are 11 points behind the Gunners.

In the following week, Arsenal will play a game away to Everton headquarters at Goodison Park, Saturday, February 2. On paper, Arsenal should be able to win easily because Everton is still in the relegation zone.

Victory at Everton headquarters could be a chance for the Gunners to get away from the pursuit of City who will play an away game to Tottenham Hotspur headquarters.