A big victory for Real, a hard-fought win for Arsenal. Matches of the day
A goal was scored from the center of the pitch in the EPL, "MU" set a new negative record, and "Arsenal" secured 3 points even when not at their best; meanwhile in Madrid, Diomande shines in the absence of Vinicius. The main events that took place in European football on Sunday evening, goals from the matches, and the situation in the standings.
Big win for Real, tough victory for Arsenal. Matches of the day
Mbeumo, 35 (0:1). Calvert-Lewin, 51 (1:1)
Michael Carrick had won only one of six meetings against Daniel Farke, and that was in the League Cup. During his time in charge of Middlesbrough, the German specialist triumphed in all four Championship matches against Leeds, and in the second half of last season, the Yorkshire side left Old Trafford with a 2-1 victory.
This latest managerial clash came at a time when calls for Carrick's dismissal were growing. The opening stage of the match was very sluggish — only one shot on target was attempted in the first 25 minutes. The most memorable moment in that period came in the 19th minute when Gudmundsson caught Santos's leg with the studs of his boot. Red card could have been shown for such a foul, but the referee showed leniency to the home player and opted for a yellow card.
In the second half, opportunities began to emerge. Mbeumo had several chances and only succeeded on his third attempt, turning a cross from the flank by Youri Tielemans into a goal. This was the Cameroonian footballer's fourth goal of the current season.
Nevertheless, Carrick failed to break his unpleasant record against Farke on this day. Early in the second half, the hosts intensified their attack, which resulted in Calvert-Lewin evening the score. The English striker tucked the ball into the net following a set-piece scenario through Muharemovic — 1:1.
United recorded their third consecutive draw and remain in the bottom half of the table, closer to the danger zone than to the leading group. It is October, and the Red Devils have won only once in their opening seven matches of the season. Such a poor start has never been seen in the team's history. Calls for Michael Carrick's resignation have begun to sound even louder.