EMIRATES EXPLODES

Pandemonium in added time as Rice and Jesus strikes combine to leave fans breathless and United pointless

- JOHN CROSS

IT finished in an unforgettable crescendo.

Two Arsenal goals in added time, Declan Rice's wild celebrations and Manchester United cursing after remarkable emotional roller-coaster at the Emirates.

Gunners fans could barely believe their eyes because what had been a rather average game, played out by two rather average-looking teams, suddenly produced in stoppage time.

Down the years, this fixture has always produced drama, controversy and anger, and this time was no different - even if it came late amid rows over VAR decisions.

Arsenal will feel energised and their start to the campaign looks decent after three wins and a draw from their opening four games, while they have yet to play anywhere near their best.

The north Londoners have made such a habit of winning games in the dying stages and last season those last-gasp wins galvanised them and drove their whole campaign.

Mikel Arteta will be hoping this now gives them lift-off again while, in contrast, United's stop-start season two wins and two defeats - makes you wonder whether Erik ten Hag's men are good enough to keep progressing this term.