Arsene Wenger’s last visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal’s manager, despite the warm reception he received prior to kick-off, was met with dismay after he witnessed his side fall to a 2-1 defeat in added time. With the objective of getting a result at Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League in sight, the Frenchman rested a few key players in his side’s trip to Manchester.
Sir Alex Ferguson presented Arsene Wenger with a commemorative gift before kick-off. #MUFC #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/0W7X5CBoXz
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 29, 2018
His decision was nearly met with a satisfactory response with the game seemingly heading for a draw after Henrikh Mkhitaryan canceled out Paul Pogba’s opener. However, Manchester United’s perseverance ruled the day after an Ashley Young cross was headed past a despairing David Ospina by Marouane Fellaini in the dying embers of proceeding.
The Red Devils’, as a result, secured a spot for Champions League football next season and also saw their record of winning each Premier League game in which they have taken the lead this season remaining intact.
