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Man Utd fans fume after being ‘cheated again’ in defeat to Arsenal with even Erik ten Hag claiming goal was offside
United suffered two huge injury blows during the match
MANCHESTER UNITED were "robbed" against Arsenal in a friendly match on Saturday, according to some fans.
The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mikel Arteta's side at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring after 10 minutes before Gabriel Jesus equalised.
Gunners winger Gabriel Martinelli then sealed the victory with a composed finish in the 81st minute.
However, several Man Utd fans have claimed that Arsenal's equaliser should not have stood.
Many believe Jesus was in an offside position before receiving the ball inside the six-yard box.
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One person took to X to write: "Yeah, that Arsenal goal was clearly OFFSIDE."
Another commented: "Arsenal have robbed Manchester United in another game, clear offside."
While a third said: "My happiness is that the Premier League have worked to bring themselves alongside FIFA and the IFAB in terms of the latest offside update, which refers primarily to defenders and Arsenal won't cheat anymore if we score a clear goal."
United manager Erik ten Hag also claimed that Arsenal's first goal was offside.
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After the match, he said: "I think [the game] was a very good level for the third week of pre-season, from both sides, but in the first half I thought we were the better team.
"We scored a very good goal, a very good ball in behind from [Marcus] Rashford and then [Rasmus] Hojlund with a very good move and a finish, I was very pleased.
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"We also created some more good chances and we then conceded the goal which was offside."
Despite losing the match, United went on to win the penalty shootout.
But they suffered a huge blow when Hojlund and new signing Leny Yoro were forced off with injuries.
Man Utd player ratings vs Arsenal
Here's how SunSport's Neil Custis rated Man Utd players against Arsenal
ANDRE ONANA - 7: The Cameroon international was all action but not just with his hands. As a possible sign of things to come next season, he constantly looked to set moves going from the back.
AARON WAN-BISSAKA - 7: Quite why United are actively looking to sell the former Crystal Palace right-back is a mystery.
HARRY MAGUIRE - 7: Bounced back and looked free from the calf injury cost him at the end of last season.
LENY YORO - 6: Lost possession in the first minute only to get back and tackle Gabriel Jesus. Went off injured on 35 minutes.
HARRY AMASS - 5: United need back up at left back and he will be hoping to provide it but the way he lost Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal’s equaliser got him a talking to from the boss.
TOBY COLLYER - 6: Some good penetrating runs here after strong games against Rosenborg and Rangers too.
CASEMIRO - 6: Looks a lot leaner than this time last year in pre-season. The Brazilian looked to be on his way this summer but looks hungry to stay and contribute.
MASON MOUNT - 8: Good first-half playing in the number ten role. Looked sharp constantly trying to get on the ball and had a good shot well saved at the near post.
AMAD DIALLO - 5: Struggled to get in the game but provided a good assist for Mount to get a shot in.
MARCUS RASHFORD - 7: What a great 50 yard ball he produced from deep in his own half to set up Rasmus Hojlund for his goal.
RASMUS HOJLUND - 7: Hit a tenth minute goal as he barged past Ayden Heaven and fired a shot through the legs of Karl Hein. Then moments later he was down injured.
SUBSTITUTIONS
HANNIBAL (for Hojlund, 16) - 5: United reverted to playing with a false nine when he came on but the move lacked potency.
RHYS BENNETT (Yoro 35) - 6: Looked solid after coming on but was hooked at the break.
JAMES SCANLON (Wan-Bissaka 45) - 5: Too easily breezed passed by Martinelli on his way to the winning goal.
JONNY EVANS (Maguire 45)- 6: The veteran remains a good presence at the back to call on.
SAM MURRAY (Amass 45) - 6: On at left back and put in a decent second-half.
MAXI OYEDELE (Casemiro 45) - 6: Worked hard in front of back four.
SCOTT McTOMINAY (Mount 45) - 6: Acted is a false nine in tandem with Wheatley and made some good forward runs.
ANTONY (Amad 45) - 6: We watch and still wait to find out why United paid £86m for him.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN (Collyer 45) - 6: Showed his experience to get back and head behind when Arsenal threatened.
JADON SANCHO (Rashford 45) - 5: His second game of pre-seaosn as the uneasy truce between himself and the manager continues. Scored winning penalty in end of match exhibition shoot-out.
ETHAN WHEATLEY (Hannibal 45) - 5: Came on and swapped with McTominay in a false nine role but did not get one decent chance. Only one to miss in end of game exhibition shoot-out.
WILL FISH (Bennett 45) - 5: Appeared to pull out of a challenge on Martinelli allowing him to score and was berated by Onana.
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