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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly get at least £70m to spend in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Watford forward Odion Ighalo, and Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante among the targets on his list.
The Daily Mail have reported that Arsenal have £135m in the bank and Wenger is expected to get £70m to spend. It could be Wenger's final season in charge of the Gunners. His contract runs out in May 2017.
The Gunners are still in the race to win the Premier League title this season, but depending on results tonight could be six points behind the leaders. Tottenham and Leicester could both be on 57 points if Spurs defeat West Ham.
Arsenal, currently on 51 points in third place, take on Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratingsShow all 22 1 /22Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Manchester United: De Gea 6 out of 10 For all of Arsenal’s possession and potency De Gea had little to worry about for much of this match and could do nothing about the visitors’ goals.
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Varela 7 out of 10 An unwarranted yellow on eight minutes ought to have led to a difficult day for the youngster, but the full-back managed two assists as he was able to bomb forward throughout.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Carrick 6 out of 10 It wasn’t without nervy moments but Carrick got the job done in defence, with one tackle on Welbeck inside the area showing the composure United’s youngsters needed to see.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Blind 6 out of 10 The only regular in the back four he rose to the responsibility in style, sweeping up behind Carrick when Arsenal looked to burst in behind.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Rojo 5 out of 10 Ensured the defensive calamities weren’t just limited to Arsenal by leaving Welbeck unmarked to head in. Struggled to track the Arsenal forward throughout.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Schneiderlin 6 out of 10 Hardly slowed the tide of Arsenal’s attacks at times in the first half, but in the second United’s destroyer did key work in winning the ball back.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Lingard 7 out of 10 A superb display of industry and application, he was crucial in United’s second in teeing up Varela’s cross, performing sterling work out wide.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Herrera 7 out of 10 His fortuitous goal was no less than deserved for a dynamic display that saw him make telling contributions at both ends of the pitch.
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Mata 7 out of 10 Gave Ramsey and Coquelin plenty to worry about as he flitted across the frontline, using his fine passing range to conduct United’s deadly counters.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Depay 8 out of 10 A £25million performance at last. His duel with Bellerin was the highlight of the match and one where the Dutchman often came out on top.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Rashford 8 out of 10 This certainly was a romantic story but Arsenal could not have made it easier for the youngster if they’d gift-wrapped the ball. Still Rashford took his chances well and showed serious confidence.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Arsenal: Cech 6 out of 10 Having saved a Depay free-kick smartly early on Cech could once more do nothing but watch as United were allowed to stream forward.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Bellerin 6 out of 10 His advances forward were not slowed by the dangerous Depay and the full-back showed defensive solidity beyond his team-mates.
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Gabriel 4 out of 10 A meek clearance teed up Rashford for the opener. Arsenal fans will find that infuriating familiar, Gabriel always seems to have at least one mistake in him per game.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Koscielny 5 out of 10 Allowed Rashford an unmarked header inside the six yard box and typified a day where he was an utter liability at times.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Coquelin 5 out of 10 Overwhelmed by the task of covering for five players ahead of him doing minimal defensive work, even the midfielder could not stem the tide of United’s counters.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Monreal 5 out of 10 Has kept the likes of Coman, De Bruyne and Mahrez quiet this season. So why were Lingard and Varela such a challenge? A far from typical display
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Ramsey 4 out of 10 After showing defensive resilience against Barcelona this was the worst of Ramsey, nowhere to be seen in attack or defence.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Welbeck 7 out of 10 Does not deserve an iota of blame for the execrable peformances of his team-mates. Welbeck was full of energy, was looking for the ball and deserved at least one goal.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Ozil 7 out of 10 One of the few who could say they performed to their ability throughout today’s game, his sublime range of passing was present throughout, earning him assist number 18.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Sanchez 4 out of 10 An abysmal display by anyone’s standards. Every opportunity to get forward seemed to see Sanchez run down a blind alley.
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Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 player ratings Walcott 3 out of 10 His first notable action came 30 minutes in when Herrera whipped the ball off Walcott in his own half as United nabbed the opener. His second was being caught offside.
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The Daily Mail have reported today that Wenger is seeking a new spine to his team, with a new centre back, and striker on his wishlist to improve is squad. The Gunners last won the league back in 2004.
Unfortunately for Wenger, however, the prolific Dortmund striker Aubameyang has previously said he has no desire in joining Arsenal.
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