Rice savages draw for Arsenal as title hopes fade at Old Trafford

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes put United ahead just before halftime, curling a free-kick past David Raya.

Arsenal then responded strongly in the second half, with Declan Rice leveling the score with a brilliant strike from the edge of the box.

United came close to doubling their lead earlier, but Noussair Mazraoui’s effort was denied by a superb Raya save.

Gabriel Martinelli also had a late chance for Arsenal but missed, though he was ruled offside.

The result leaves Arsenal 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, while United climb to 14th in the table.