In a terrific game full of gripping moments, perhaps the most pivotal came in the 71st minute. With Arsenal and Manchester United level at 2-2, Erik ten Hag turned to his bench and summoned Fred, sending on the tenacious midfielder and sacrificing £100million forward Antony.
In hindsight, the conservative move looked tantamount to a concession, Ten Hag sending the signal that, though United could have done with three points to solidify tenuous title credentials, even taking one here at what — in an unexpected turn of events — has become Fortress Emirates, would be a good result.
