Surging Man U ends Arsenal streak

Remember that time, not so long ago, when there was a crisis at Manchester United? After four straight wins, it seems like a dim and distant memory. The latest sign that United is well on the road to recovery came Sunday with a 3-1 win over Arsenal, whose five-match winning streak to start the season came to an end. There were still antiGlazer chants inside and outside Old Trafford — it feels like those protests against the ownership are here to stay — but they’re now accompanied by frequent and jubilant roars for goals. Two of them were scored in the second half by Marcus Rashford to sweep United to victory after Arsenal pulled it back to 1-1 through Bukayo Saka, but the opening goal felt the most significant. Antony, United’s latest big signing from Ajax for $95 million, marked his impressive first match in the Premier League with a goal from a curling, first-time finish in the 35th minute. The Brazil winger came off in the 58th to a standing ovatio. Since a humiliating 4-0 loss at Brentford that sparked a crisis and some doubts around the wisdom of hiring manager Erik Ten Hag, United has beaten Liverpool, Southampton, Leicester and now Arsenal, the league leader. United is fifth in the standings, but just three points out of first.