Nicolas Jover did it again!No, he didn’t score a crucial goal in an electric Premier League derby against Manchester United at Emirates on Wednesday night, but Jover’s brain is to ‘blame’ for another set-piece artwork, or two, that decided the outcome of this game!Mikel Arteta’s assistant deserves a standing ovation for his brilliant work, which resulted in – two corners, two sensational plays and two goals for a 2-0 home victory!🇫🇷 Set piece specialist Nicolas Jover is Arsenal Football Club’s unsung hero ⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/E1LMBejNIo— Gooner Chris (@ArsenalN7) August 19, 2022 Ruben Amorim suffered his first defeat as the Red Devils’ manager, and he can’t say he didn’t know what to expect from his Spanish counterpart, yet he was helpless in the pouring rain.A single shot on target and a decent goal-scoring opportunity for 90 minutes is not enough if you want to fight the high-flying Arteta’s side. The hosts were far from excellent in the opening 50 minutes but were persistent and patiently waiting for their chance(s) from corners.And it paid off magnificently for Arteta’s and Jover’s pupils!Timber first goal for Arsenal pic.twitter.com/UhXzIxh1Mu— Renato (@orehnato) December 4, 2024 The first one came from the left, as Declan Rice whipped it for Jurrien Timber on the near post, who smoothly reacted on the edge of the six-yard box for the opener.The visitors tried to bounce back shortly using the same weapon, but David Raya denied De Ligt’s fine header with a last-gasp save.Andre Onana wasn’t that lucky, though, on the other end. Saka took a corner from the right, this time straight on Thomas Partey’s head on the far post. The Ghanaian headed it back into the danger zone, and it bounced off William Saliba and into the net.🎥 William Saliba’s goal against Manchester United from the stands! 🇫🇷⚽️ pic.twitter.com/QvnSy9Jtyk— AFCnewsroom (@TheAFCnewsroom) December 4, 2024 Believe it or not, that has been Arsenal’s 22nd Premier League goal from a corner since the start of last season – way more than anyone else!That second goal seemed to have killed the suspense, and provided Arsenal’s midfield with all the necessary freedom to express themselves against pale United. Martin Odegaard and Saka danced on a rainy night, making some mouth-watering moves and passes. One of them resulted in Kai Havertz’s clear-cut chance, but the German forward fired straight into Onana’s chest from a very close range, thus failing to put an extra cherry on top of this exciting performance of his team.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 14TuesdayIpswich – Crystal Palace 0-1 (0-0)/Mateta 59/Leicester – West Ham 3-1 (1-0)/Vardy 2, Khannous 61,Daka 90 – Fullkrug 90+3/WednesdayEverton – Wolverhampton 4-0 (2-0)/Young 10, Mangala 33, Dawson 49 og, 72 og/Man.City – Nott.Forest 3-0 (2-0)/Silva 8, De Bruyne 31, Doku 57/Newcastle – Liverpool 3-3 (1-0)/Isak 35, Gordon 62, Schar 90 – Jones 50, Salah 68, 83/Southampton – Chelsea 1-5 (1-3)/Aribo 11 – Disasi 7, Nkunku 17, Madueke 34, Palmer 76, Sancho 84/Arsenal – Man Utd 2-0 (0-0)/Timber 54, Saliba 73/Aston Villa – Brentford 3-1 (3-0)/Rogers 21, Watkins 28 pen, Cash 34 – Damsgaard 54/Thursday22:30: (2.45) Fulham (3.50) Brighton (3.00)23:15: (2.70) Bournemouth (3.90) Tottenham (2.50)***odds are subject to change***
