Arsenal did not lose a football match so much as they lost control of their own intent. For half an hour, the Emirates felt like a stage built for authority – wave after wave, United pinned back, Arsenal dictating the script.

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at last-place Wolves on Wednesday to give a huge boost to Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title.

Bukayo Saka stoops to head Arsenal in front early on.