THE storm clouds gathered over Old Trafford - but the sun still shines on Arsenal's title hopes.
Leandro Trossard's first-half strike earned the Gunners the win that took them back to the top of the Premier League table.
Which means the destination of the title will go down to the final afternoon of this thrilling season.
A final afternoon that could see Mikel Arteta's men crowned champions for the first time since 2004, should the unthinkable happen and Manchester City slip up.
But also one that will mean little to Manchester United and cannot come quick enough for a team in freefall.
Trossard's strike was the 82nd goal United had conceded this season in all competitions, the most since 1971.
This used to be the most explosive fixture in English football.
But these days the only thing likely to blow up appears to be Erik ten Hag's chances of saving his job.
On paper, the game looked like a total mismatch.
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