Manchester United secured a point in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal, although they may feel a sense of disappointment for not securing all three points.
On Sunday afternoon, Arsenal visited Old Trafford, where Manchester United aimed for a significant victory.
Despite allowing Arsenal considerable possession, United took the lead when Bruno Fernandes executed a perfectly placed free kick that eluded David Raya.
Ruben Amorim praised Bruno for delivering a moment of exceptional quality as the United captain.
Declan Rice equalized for Arsenal, yet United had an opportunity to clinch the win, with Raya making an impressive save to thwart another attempt from Bruno.
While a point is a satisfactory outcome for United, Amorim would likely be pleased with how his team challenged the Arsenal defense.
Ruben Amorim on Alejandro Garnacho
One of the primary challenges for United was Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho appeared to have the advantage over Riccardo Calafiori, consistently creating difficulties throughout the match.
While there is room for improvement in Garnacho’s decision-making regarding the final product, he nonetheless generated opportunities during a commendable performance.
United supporters lauded Garnacho for his display against the Gunners, highlighting his exceptional work ethic throughout the encounter.
Owen Hargreaves even referred to Garnacho as a ‘one-man wrecking crew’ in his efforts against the Arsenal defense.
Amorim has also commented, stating to Sky Sports that he believed Garnacho delivered a ‘really complete’ performance.
The United manager noted that Garnacho was ‘upset’ after being substituted in the match against Real Sociedad but was ‘amazing’ in the game against Arsenal.
Paul Scholes expressed that Garnacho appeared to be ‘sulking’ after his substitution, yet Amorim was pleased with his subsequent response.
Amorim further asserted that employing a low block and countering against Arsenal was the appropriate strategy, as he believed that a deeper defensive setup granted United greater control of the match.
“It’s also the opponent. The last game in the Champions League was high pressure from PSV, man to man, and they are harder to mark in this way. In the low block, we can control more of the game,” said Amorim.
“We have some good players for the transition. I think Garnacho made a really complete game.
“He was upset last Thursday and today, he was amazing,” he added.
Amorim appeared to have reservations about the Argentinian at that time, and Garnacho would be considered a net gain under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations.
Garnacho demonstrated precisely why numerous United supporters are eager to retain him, as he posed significant challenges for Calafiori.
Although the 20-year-old can be exasperating at times, his speed and electrifying moments are unmatched by many in the United squad.
Garnacho has proven to be a threat on the right flank of United’s attacking trio, and following his performance on Sunday, we advocate for his continued presence in that position.
While the allure of capitalizing on his value may still be compelling this summer, given United’s need to sell in order to buy, we believe that Garnacho possesses more than sufficient talent to play a pivotal role under Amorim.