Emile Smith-Rowe

At no stage between the taking of the corner and the ball crossing the goal-line did the referee blow his whistle. The injury to de Gea, from which he recovered very quickly, did not appear to be serious, and was in any event inflicted by a team-mate.

“Arsenal were easy winners, with Bukayo Saka, fully recovered from his penalty nightmare at Euro 2020, having a glorious match on the wing.”