Granit Xhaka’s goal was enough to secure Arsenal’s progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League, after a thrilling match.
For the first time in a long time, Mikel Arteta’s men were without a goal even past the one-hour mark.
After struggling to make use of their opportunities for much of the encounter, midfielderGranit Xhakasmashed a first-time shot home in the 71st minute to make it four wins from four games for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal pulled through after recording a 100 percent run in the group stage of the competition.
Unlike their counterparts, Manchester United, who lost to Real Sociedad in their first Europa League match, Arsenal has finish in the top two of Group A and are five points clear of second-place PSV ahead of the return fixture in Eindhoven in a week’s time.
Teams that finish second in their group will face a playoff against a side that drops out of the Champions League.
Artera’s men were favorites against PSV and they dominated the first half, although they could not make any opportunity count by putting the ball in the back of the net.
Jesus missed some remarkable chances, as he was heavily involved at the start of the second half, first creating a half-chance for himself before teeing up Bukayo Saka for the clearest opening yet for the hosts.
In the 70th minute, Takehiro Tomiyasudelivered an assist with a chipped cut back from the right, and Xhaka, evidently full of confidence, swept the ball in on his weaker right foot.
Manchester United needs another win or a draw to go through to the knockout stages of the Europa League.
