Good afternoon and welcome to Nigerianeye's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United from the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend left them down in sixth position in the table, and the Gunners are now nine points off fourth-place Manchester City, albeit with two games in hand.
Man United, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw by Swansea City at Old Trafford last weekend, with the fifth-place Red Devils now four points off the Champions League positions.
Follow our minute-by-minute live commentary of the action below.
OFFICIAL LINE-UPS
ARSENAL: Cech; Holding, Koscielny, Monreal; Ox, Ramsey, Xhaka, Gibbs; Ozil, Welbeck, Sanchez
Manchester United: De Gea; Tuanzebe, Smalling, Jones, Darmian; Carrick, Herrera, Mata; Rooney, Mkhitaryan, Martial
The referee brings the second period to a close with Arsenal running out 2-0 winners over Man United at the Emirates. Mourinho made wholesale changes for this match, and his team came unstuck. Thanks for joining our live coverage once again. Until next time!
90 min+4 FULL-TIME: Arsenal 2-0 Man United
90 min+3 Time is almost up at the Emirates, and the points will go to Arsenal this afternoon. Almost a third for the home side as Sanchez looks to find Ozil inside the away side's box, but the ball runs out and Man United have a goal kick. The day belongs to Arsenal and Arsene Wenger.
90 min+1 We are into the first of three additional minutes at the Emirates.
89 min Both sets of supporters start to make their way towards the exits as we approach full-time here. Man United's attention will now switch to a massive game at home to Celta Vigo on Thursday night.
87 min Possession for Man United as they look to hit back, but Arsenal remain compact, and manage to clear their lines once again. It just has not been Mourinho's day at the Emirates.
85 min MAN UNITED SUB! Scott McTominay replaces Mata for Man United.
84 min ARSENAL SUBS! Bellerin and Giroud replace Welbeck and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
82 min Scott McTominay could be about to come on for his Man United debut here.
81 min Rooney again tries his luck from distance, but his effort misses the crossbar once again.
78 min Little over 10 minutes of football remaining at the Emirates, and not much is happening at the moment as Arsenal keep the ball in Man United's half of the field. Nothing from the visitors.
76 min ARSENAL SUB! Coquelin replaces Xhaka for the home side.
74 min Rooney hits one from outside the Arsenal box, but his effort was always wide of the post.
72 min Arsenal continue to look dangerous in the final third as Sanchez swings a cross into the Man United box, but Jones does enough to clear ahead of Welbeck. It remains 2-0 Arsenal with 72 minutes played.
70 min Little over 20 minutes of the second period remaining, and Arsenal are counter-attacking on Man United at the moment as the home side allowed Mourinho's team to have plenty of possession. Still time for the away side to hit back here, but you sense that a response would have to come soon.
67 min BOOKING! Koscielny (Arsenal) is booked for a foul on Martial.
67 min Good pressure from Man United in the last few minutes, but they are leaving a lot of space down the other end of the field, and Arsenal will fancy their chances of getting a third on the counter-attack.
65 min SAVE! Cech turns Rooney's free kick wide of the post.
64 min Plenty of possession for Man United in the last few minutes, but they are finding it difficult to create chances, and Arsenal are dangerous when they have the chance to counter-attack here.
63 min MAN UNITED SUB! Rashford replaces Herrera for the home side.
62 min Marcus Rashford is also preparing to enter the field for the away side here.
61 min MAN UNITED SUB! Lingard replaces Mkhitaryan for the away side.
58 min Arsenal double their lead in the 57th minute as Oxlade-Chamberlain delivers a dangerous cross into the Man United box, and Welbeck's header smashes off the underside of the crossbar and in.
57 min GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Man United (Welbeck)
57 min Man United have to come out and face Arsenal after falling behind, and that will allow the home side space in the final third of the field. I should imagine that Mourinho is considering changes, with Rashford and Pogba capable of making a difference. Still a lot of football to be played here.
55 min Arsenal make the breakthrough in the 54th minute as Xhaka hits one from distance, and a deflection off Herrera takes the ball looping into the top corner. Huge slice of luck for Arsenal.
54 min GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Man United (Xhaka)
52 min It must be said that debutant Axel Tuanzebe has had a wonderful game for Man United here.
51 min Very muted atmosphere inside the stadium at the moment, with the Man United fans making most of the noise as the second period starts to gather pace. Neither side has created an opportunity since the restart, but Arsenal have had more of the ball. Something is boiling under the surface.
49 min Considered start to the second period from both sides, although it is Arsenal that have had more of the possession. You do get the feeling that the first goal could well decide this affair in London.
47 min... no changes from either side at the interval, which is not too much of a surprise. However, I suspect that both managers will have alterations in mind as the second period develops here.
46 min RESTART! Man United resume the action here...
47 min... no changes from either side at the interval, which is not too much of a surprise. However, I suspect that both managers will have alterations in mind as the second period develops here.
46 min RESTART! Man United resume the action here...
The referee brings the first period to a close with the two teams heading down the tunnel at 0-0. Both sides have had opportunities to make the breakthrough, but neither has been able to find the back of the net. A very entertaining first 45 minutes, but no goals to report.
45 min+2 HALF-TIME: Arsenal 0-0 Man United
45 min Not much has happened in the last five minutes as we head for the half-time break. Neither manager will be too dis-pleased with what they have seen in the first half of action here.
43 min Pressure from Arsenal late in the half, but Man United continue to defend their penalty box. It has been difficult for the home side to find space, especially in central areas of the field.
41 min Not too much of an atmosphere as we approach the final moments of this first period, with frustration around the Emirates Stadium. You just get the feeling that the first goal - if there indeed is one - could be vital in terms of the final result. It has been a very even game up until this point.
38 min Herrera hits the deck and stays there after a clash of heads in Arsenal's half of the field.
37 min Welbeck finds a dangerous position inside the Man United box, but the offside flag is raised. It was a very close call. Tight margins as we approach the final stages of the first period at the Emirates.
36 min Possession for Arsenal in the last two minutes, but Man United are comfortable at the back.
34 min Still goalless as we approach the latter stages of the first period, but plenty has happened in the opening 34 minutes, with both teams having opportunities to make the breakthrough. Both have had two attempts on target, and both goalkeepers have had to make some really smart saves.
32 min SAVE! Wonderful chance for Man United as Monreal somehow feeds Rooney inside the Arsenal box, but the Man United captain cannot finish from close range. What a save!
31 min SAVE! De Gea keeps out a strike from Oxlade-Chamberlain!
30 min CHANCE! Wonderful chance for Arsenal as Ramsey breaks free inside the Man United box before feeding Welbeck, but Smalling is across to make an excellent block!
29 min Arsenal break down the left through Ramsey, but the Welshman cannot find a cross into the box, with the ball dropping behind for a goal-kick. Little over 15 minutes of the first period to play here.
26 min Mata breaks down the right for Man United before looking to find Mkhitaryan inside the Arsenal box, but his cross is into the arms of Cech as Man United continue to look dangerous. Arsenal then break down the other end and cause havoc from a corner, but Jones blocks Welbeck's effort.
25 min Half-chance for Rooney as he meets a cross from Herrera, but his effort is wide.
24 min Bit of possession for Man United as they look to draw Arsenal out here.
22 min Mata delivers a brilliant free kick towards the far post, Mkhitaryan heads back towards goal, but the home side manage to clear their lines. Arsenal's defence is all over the place at the moment.
21 min Not too much of an atmosphere inside the stadium, with most of the noise coming from the Man United end. Martial's power and pace continues to cause Arsenal's back three problems here.
19 min Martial is a serious threat for Man United whenever he has the chance to run into space, but Arsenal are having plenty of the ball as they look to probe in the final third of the field. Both managers will be pretty content with what has happened in the opening 19 minutes of this match.
16 min Welbeck runs past Jones inside the Man United box, but Herrera is across on the cover to clear, excellent midfield work from the Spaniard. Arsenal are looking dangerous in possession of the ball.
14 min Bit of possession for Arsenal in the last two minutes, but Man United look pretty stern in a defensive area as they continue to clear their lines. Both teams have had their moments in the early stages, but still no breakthrough. The Emirates Stadium is very nervy it must be said.
12 min Plenty of possession for Man United in the last couple of minutes as they pass and probe in the final third, but Arsenal are quick across the turf and manage to force the away side back.
9 min SAVE! Sensational goalkeeping from De Gea as the Spanish goalkeeper keeps out a low strike from Ramsey, which looked to be heading for the bottom corner. Excellent work there.
9 min Arsenal's back three is all over the place at the moment as Man United continue to find space in the final third of the field. Smart work from Herrera wins another corner for the visitors, but the home side manage to clear their lines through Sanchez. It has been a brilliant opening nine minutes here.
7 min It has been a very lively opening seven minutes at the Emirates, with both teams not shy in committing players in the final third of the field. Neither defence looks too secure at the moment.
5 min SAVE! Rooney feeds Martial inside the Arsenal box, but the Frenchman cannot beat Cech at his near post! Another good moment for the away side early on here.
5 min Smart goalkeeping from De Gea as the Man United goalkeeper collects a low cross from Sanchez after the Chilean had driven into the away side's box. Couple of lively moments for both teams.
4 min Man United win a free kick in a dangerous area, but Rooney swings his cross straight at Cech.
3 min Half-chance for Man United as Mata finds Rooney's head with a super cross from the left, but the skipper's effort is just over the Arsenal crossbar. Excellent movement from Rooney there.
2 min... it must be said that the Emirates pitch is absolutely wonderful. It is almost like a carpet. I have actually played on this surface, and it was an absolute delight. Not an awful lot to report in the opening couple of minutes, with both teams battling for control of the ball in the middle of the park.
0 min KICKOFF! Arsenal kick things off at the Emirates Stadium...
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