THE NOTEBOOK: Arsenal fans cheer Gabriel’s return in defence, Kai Havertz’s blues continue… and Man United’s away kit looks like PYJAMAS!

Stoppage time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus kept all three points in London as Arsenal beat Manchester United 3–1 at the Emirates.

Marcus Rashford opened the scoring for United in the 27th minute with an excellent finish after being put away by a through ball from Christian Eriksen.

Arsenal’s reply came immediately as Martin Odegaard stroked in a fluid team move just 35 seconds later.

It was Declan Rice, a £105million man, who clinched victory for Arsenal, turning a deflected effort past Andre Onana from a corner, before Gabriel Jesus was sent off to finish quietly and put the icing on the cake. to put the Gunners.

Mail Sport’s ISAAN KHAN takes a look at some of the things you may have missed from the Emirates.

Gabriel impresses upon return

The announcement of Arsenal’s line-up drew loud cheers for Gabriel’s return.

The Brazilian had only started a game on Sunday this season when an injury to Thomas Partey forced Mikel Arteta to change course.

The back line was a throwback to last season, with Oleksandr Zinchenko returning to midfield from the left, William Saliba combined with Gabriel at centre, Ben White at right-back.

And towards the end, Gabriel skillfully held the line to catch Alejandro Garnacho offside, denying United a goal. He’s definitely back to stay.

Arsenal maintain the habit of conceding early on

Arsenal’s habit of conceding early in games continues.

It wasn’t in the first minute – the Gunners are the first side in Premier League history to conced three goals in the first minute of games in a calendar year – but within 27.

Facing an early backlog is never a good template, and one that cannot be followed if there are no points to be dropped.

Kai Havertz still can’t catch a break

The misery continues for Kai Havertz.

Arteta said before the game that the German needs “love” to reach his potential amid much skepticism in the stands.

That love was tested to its limits within half an hour, with Havertz missing the ball in front of goal, groaning and then handing the ball to Christian Eriksen, who gave Marcus Rashford the right reward to score.

Later, the midfielder thought he had given his team a penalty, after which the VAR intervened. His confidence must be on the ground.

Controversy over the game for umpire Anthony Taylor

Referee Anthony Taylor was pulled left and right on Sunday.

He warned goalkeeper Andre Onana twice for wasting time, only giving him a yellow card after his third foul in the 67th minute, and also had to make two tough decisions.

Victor Lindelof was only booked for a foul on Eddie Nketiah near the touchline when his boot almost touched the attacker’s nose.

Subsequently, Bukayo Saka escaped a red color despite putting his studs in Bruno Fernandes ankle. It seemed worthy of a farewell.

United’s kit resembles pajamas

Manchester United’s away kit was broadcast for the first time this season. It certainly drew attention – for all the wrong reasons.

At a glance, it could pass for a pajama set.

The choice is confusing as the club’s smart white kit is used as the third kit instead.

A review for the next campaign may well be in order…

Harry Maguire was clapped by home fans

A measure of how far Harry Maguire has slipped in the fans’ estimations came as the Arsenal faithful applauded his debut for United in the 67th minute.

The branch? Not so much. How times have changed.