Team Arsenal scored two late goals to break Erik ten Hag and his Manchester United team after a dominant performance.
A total of 17 shots was fired to the visitors’ ten, more possession and the bigger opportunities.
Eight months on and the two sides prepare to meet once again, this time at Old Trafford on Sunday with so much on the line for the Gunners.
Arsenal know a win will guarantee that the title race will indeed go to the final match of the season.
Their rival Man City still have three games to play knowing if they pick up maximum points the title is theirs again.
Ten Hag has seemingly struggled to forget the clash back in September and has referenced the offside Alejandro Garnacho goal and Rasmus arguable penalty.
After the game, Ten Hag told BBC Sport: “I think we deserved to win this game but you don’t always get what you deserve.”
In Febuary, the Dutch coach brought up the fact he believes his side should have beat the Gunners. “I think we can beat any opponent,” he said.
“Away or home. Sometimes away, we have to believe more. We could have won in Arsenal. we actually deserved that win.”
“But we have missed so many opportunities. For instance, at Arsenal, was it the fourth game of the season? We should have had a penalty for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund.”
Speaking to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard after the 3-0 win over Bournemouth this weekend.
However, Martin Odegaard was asked if the persistent name checks Ten Hag has made to the Gunners was any additional motivation for the trip. “Honestly, no.” he said. “I don’t think so.
Mikel Arteta has often used narratives to provide something of a metaphorical kick to his side.
It seems that Ten Hag presents the perfect opportunity for some inspiration despite the club’s captain stating otherwise.
