VIDEO: Full game highlights of Man Utd 3-1 Arsenal as Rashford's double destroys the Gunners

Marcus Rashford's two goals helped Manchester United defeat Arsenal 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, giving them their fourth straight victory.

The first opportunity of the day was arranged by United. Christian Eriksen responded to a cross from Diogo Dalot at the back post by firing a left-footed shot wide.

Arsenal missed their golden opportunity and promptly went up the other end. After a throw-in, the ball bounced across the penalty area and fell to William Saliba, who guided his attempt wide from the edge of the box.

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In fact, the Gunners believed they had created the ideal opening when Gabriel Martinelli blasted past David De Gea. Beautiful through ball from Albert Sambi Lokonga was intercepted by VAR as Martin Odegaard was adjudged to have fouled Christian Eriksen while gaining possession.

Mikel Arteta's side began to settle with Martinelli drawing a fine stop from De Gea after meeting Odegaard's clipped cross at the back post.

However, it was United who struck first to break the deadlock. Eriksen reversed a cute pass into Fernandes in midfield who drew Gabriel out of defence with a driving run. Exploiting the space, United moved the ball out right to debutant Antony who curled a finish beyond Ramsdale and into the far corner.

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Arsenal emerged for the second half with renewed vigour. Gabriel Jesus did well to spin Lisandro Martinez from a throw-in but Odegaard made a meal of his pull-back. From the second phase, Saka did well to control a loose ball before firing wide of De Gea's far post.

For all of the Gunners' pressure, however, United hit them with a sucker punch down the opposite end. A cheap turnover allowed Fernandes to free Rashford in behind the Arsenal defence with only Ramsdale to beat, firing low into the bottom corner with the aid of a Ben White deflection.

Arteta threw the kitchen sink at going for an equaliser, but Arsenal were left exposed defensively. Eriksen was offered the freedom of Old Trafford to latch onto a pass on the halfway line and run at the visitors' goal. He selflessly squared to Rashford to stroke into an empty net.

Player Of the Match: Christian Eriksen

Here is the Complete Match Highlights Below