After Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, Mikel Arteta praised his team’s well-executed set-piece strategies, which resulted in both goals from corners. Arteta highlighted the importance of preparation and adapting to key moments in tight matches. He expressed pride in the players’ focus and organization during the game, particularly in defense.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged that Arsenal’s proficiency in set-pieces decisively shifted the game’s momentum. Despite United’s strong first-half performance, Amorim admitted his team struggled to regain control after conceding. He emphasized the need for improvement in defending set-pieces and overall cohesion moving forward [[❞]](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/ruben-amorim-reaction-to-first-defeat-as-man-utd-boss-at-arsenal-4-december-2024) [[❞]](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/ruben-amorim-reaction-to-first-defeat-as-man-utd-boss-at-arsenal-4-december-2024).