Arsenal 1 - 0 Manchester United | Arsenal took back the top spot in the Premier League and guaranteed that the race for the championship would go to the very end

With their victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, Arsenal took back the top spot in the Premier League and guaranteed that the race for the championship would go to the very end.

Despite putting on a lackluster performance against a seriously injured United team, the Gunners managed to achieve the victory, which moves them one point clear of Manchester City despite having played one extra game.

After 20 minutes, Leandro Trossard scored as struggling veteran Casemiro's careless play allowed Kai Havertz to get clear and the Belgian tapped in his cross at the near post.

Although United put forth a lot of effort, their lack of skill was evident as they never put Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to the test, severely diminishing their chances of playing in Europe the next season.

Arsenal now has to hope that their rivals from North London, Tottenham Hotspur, do them a favor by defeating Manchester City at home on Tuesday.

Next Sunday, the Gunners play their season-ending match at home against Everton, while City plays at home against West Ham.

Rather than make the trip to Wembley to witness United win the Women's FA Cup for the first time, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided to have a closer look at Erik ten Hag's struggling team.

It is difficult to determine what Ratcliffe would have learned from witnessing yet another home loss, except from the fact that it only serves to emphasize how big of a task it is for him to pick up this fallen football colossus.

Key players like captain Bruno Fernandes were cut from United's roster, which is scarcely usable when every player is available. Fernandes watched from the directors' box, his face hurt.

Ten Hag will point to his lack of resources, and rightfully so on this occasion, with his nice suit saturated by a fierce downpour during a thunderstorm that struck Old Trafford late on.

However, the fact that United was unable to pose a significant threat to Arsenal goalkeeper Raya was a depressing reminder of the Red Devils' current situation.

Alejandro Garnacho ran relentlessly out wide while Kobbie Mainoo attempted to energize the home team's midfield, but youthful attacker Rasmus Hojlund had a difficult afternoon as he received little help from Arsenal's defense duo of William Saliba and Gabriel.

Though it was not the appropriate time to pass judgment on Ten Hag, United is a team in need of revitalization, and it is getting harder to see how the Dutchman can fit into Ratcliffe's new era and organizational structure.

The storm that arrived in Manchester shortly before the final whistle did not lessen the excitement of Arsenal's supporters at this crucial victory as the sky darkened and lightning flashed all around the stadium.

Arsenal is aware that Manchester City still control their own destiny and that two victories over West Ham and Spurs will secure the team's fourth straight title at Etihad Stadium.

However, Mikel Arteta's team has given it their all, and two potentially dangerous matches—here at United, where they have previously suffered, and away to Spurs in the north London derby—have been skillfully managed.

Despite the fact that Arsenal's performance lacked their customary fluidity, the visitors prevailed since wins are the only thing that matter at this point in the season.

Once more, Trossard made the difference at the crucial moment with a signature swoop at the near post, beating Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Arsenal will now have to hope that Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Spurs, keeps his word and they can manage to get up to upset City.

Going into the season's last game, the Gunners still have a chance to win their first championship in 20 years, and they would have been happy to settle for that in August.