Manchester City forward Erling Haaland humorously stated that his father, Alf-Inge "Alfie" Haaland, "forced" him to chop wood in the mountains as a part of his training regime.
Manchester City had moved above the Gunners and had equalled with Liverpool after a 4-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, but Mikel Arteta managed side responded with an excellent performance to seal their top spot.
As Jurgen Klopp managed Liverpool beat Brighton in a great come-from-behind effort by 2-1, all eyes were on this high-octane clash that could decide the course of the competition for the coming weeks.
In what could be a potential title-decider in the ongoing season of the English Premier League, table-toppers Arsenal will go to battle against arch nemesis Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in a blockbuster clash on Sunday.
This is the 25th edition of the Laureus Awards - now regarded as the "athletes' awards" due to their unique selection process and the regard in which they are held by sportsmen and women at all levels.
A thunderous long-range strike from Marcus Rashford handed United an early lead and the Red Devils remained in control due to a missed opportunity by City's star striker Erling Haaland. But United could not hold on to it. The victory has extended the City's unbeaten run to 19 games.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana believes he is "feeling better" after enduring a mentally "difficult time" during his start to life with the Red Devils in the Premier League.