Manchester United vs Arsenal Highlights, Premier League: Riccardo Calafiori's header helps Arsenal edge past United 1-0
- Manchester United vs Arsenal Highlights Premier League: Arsenal kicked off their campaign on a winning note with a vital victory, while Manchester United, despite putting in a strong performance, were left empty-handed at the final whistle.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Highlights Premier League: Arsenal opened their season with an important victory, while Manchester United, though impressive for large parts of the match, ultimately fell short and finished on the losing side. Manchester United generated more opportunities but found themselves trailing by a goal at halftime. Despite creating several clear chances, the United attackers struggled to find the target in the first half. Meanwhile, Arsenal lacked consistent control, delivering strong performances only in brief spells. Riccardo Calafiori rose high to connect with the cross, directing a firm header beyond the United goalkeeper to give Arsenal the advantage. Bryan Mbeumo squandered a golden chance to put his side ahead, dragging his effort wide, and that miss proved costly as Manchester United quickly settled into rhythm, dictating possession and taking the upper hand in the early stages of the contest. The Premier League is back for a brand new season, and it’s a gigantic encounter on the opening weekend to kick-start things early on in 2025/26. Two fierce rivals in red meet at Old Trafford in Manchester, where a team stuttering after their worst season in 50 years faces a team with continued dreams and aspirations of lifting their first league title in 20. It’s Manchester United vs Arsenal, it’s the return of the Premier League, and it’s a mouth-watering clash to well and truly get the season underway. ...Read More
Arsenal have finished second in the Premier League for three seasons in a row now, first to Manchester City twice and lastly to Liverpool this season just gone by. Mikel Arteta and his men have been there or thereabouts for three full seasons, and the concern they have heading into the new season is that they might just run out of steam: keeping a team going with the same energy and motivation isn’t easy for such a long period of time.
The good news is that they are still a team chock full of quality, and the additions of players such as Victor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi only make them more well-rounded, more dangerous in terms of how they can score goals and do damage. But as far as summer transfer business goes, it is difficult to look past what an upgrade the overhauled Man United seem to have on their hands.
Two of the best players in the League from the last couple of years join the Red Devils, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo elevating the floor of a team that quite simply HAS to improve after a dismal 15th place finish last season. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for United last season, but these additions, a healthier team, and another strong young striker in Benjamin Sesko means Ruben Amorim has more tools at his disposal to craft this team in his image. Whether he is the man to bring glory back to the red side of Manchester is still a big question mark.
United are the home team, and have the better of the most recent results against Arsenal, but given where they are in their development as teams, Arsenal do go in as slight favourites for this contest. But United know how it is to turn up for these big games. A massive momentum and confidence boost for any team that can pull off a win today, in what feels like the real start of the Premier League season.
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- Aug 17, 2025 10:56 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Arsenal win 1-0!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: FULL TIME! Arsenal start their campaign with a crucial win here, while Manchester United despite playing a fine game ended up on losing side. However, Ruben Amorim will be a bit happy with the kind of football his team played tonight here. Meanwhile, on the other hand, Arsenal didn't play their best but still managed to claim the win courtesy a solid defensive display and David Raya. MUN 0-1 ARS - Full Time!
- Aug 17, 2025 10:51 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Saka's shot blocked!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Six minutes of extra time and Arsenal have decided to accelerate now to score another as Bukayo Saka almost doubled the lead, but De Ligt blocked his shot. Meanwhile, Manchester United are ready to fight it out and look for equaliser till the final whistle. MUN 0-1 AFC 90+2'
- Aug 17, 2025 10:45 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Arsenal rock solid at back!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Yellow Card for David Raya here but Manchester United are still trailing in this game, and we are in the business end, and they are making some desperate attempts here but Arsenal are rock solid at the back.
- Aug 17, 2025 10:33 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: What a save by Raya!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Bryan Mbeumo with another header, but David Raya saved it once again. What a game Raya is having; he has saved everything on the goal so far tonight. Manchester United are still struggling to get the equaliser despite dominating the possession. MUN 0-1 ARS 74'
- Aug 17, 2025 10:24 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: MUN 0-1 ARS 65'
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: The game has slowed down in the second half. Arsenal are still struggling to take control despite the advantage. On the other hand, United are not clinical in front of the goal. At this time point of time Arsenal are happy to slow things down for now. MUN 0-1 ARS 65'
- Aug 17, 2025 10:14 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Diallo enters the pitch!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Amad Diallo has entered the middle. He scored a couple of crucial goals for United last season, and Ruben Amorim wants him to do this again here to level the game. MUN 0-1 ARS 55'
- Aug 17, 2025 10:08 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: MUN 0-1 ARS 49'
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Manchester United resumed their usual business from the first half, but they need to be clinical in front of goal. They need to break the shackles, as Arsenal's body language does not suggest confidence. MUN 0-1 ARS 49'
- Aug 17, 2025 10:04 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Second Half begins
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: The second half begins at Old Trafford as Manchester United are aiming to get the equaliser.
- Aug 17, 2025 09:49 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: MUN 0-1 ARS Half-time
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Manchester United created more chances, but they went to halftime trailing by one goal. The United forwards missed the shooting boots in the first half and missed a few good chances, while Arsenal didn't look in control and played good in patches only. MUN 0-1 ARS Half-time
- Aug 17, 2025 09:44 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Yellow card for Calafiori!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Yellow card for goal-scorer Riccardo Calafiori for pulling Bryan Mbeumo's jersey there. He doesn't mind the card, as he intentionally did it to stop the attack. MUN 0-1 ARS 42'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:35 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Cunha misses!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Manchester United are missing the shooting boots here as Matheus Cunha hit it straight into the keeper's hands. He made a brilliant run as Arsenal players failed to control, but in the end, he squandered the golden chance. MUN 0-1 ARS 34'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:32 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Dorgu hits the post
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Patrick Dorgu with one hell of a strike there, but he hits the post there. Manchester United were so close to an equaliser. The hosts have played a decent game so far and created more chances than Arsenal, but have somehow failed to find the net. MUN 0-1 ARS 31'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:27 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Mbeumo misfires again!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Bryan Mbeumo got another chance as this time Casemiro released a brilliant ball to the right flank, but Manchester United's new signing failed to put it past the net, but won a corner, which he also ended up wasting.
- Aug 17, 2025 09:20 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Arsenal take control after goal!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Despite dominating the first 10 minutes of the game, Manchester United are now trailing in the game as the goal allowed Arsenal to get some grip and now they are just strengthening their position and showing more calmness on the ball. MUN 0-1 ARS 19'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:16 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Arsenal score first!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Martin Odegaard has decided to take the matter into his own hands as he is swiftly entering into the United's box and won a corner here. And it's a goal here early in the game. A good corner and United's keeper fumbled it to make it easy for Riccardo Calafiori to put the ball inside the net. MUN 0-1 ARS 13'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:09 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Mbeumo misses big chance!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: Excellent pass from Mason Mount, but Bryan Mbeumo hits it into the keeper's hands. This Manchester United look different from the last season and Arsenal are a bit stunned with the level of this rejuvenated Ruben Amorim's side here. MUN 0-0 ARS 8'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:06 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Score Premier League: United take early control!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Bryan Mbeumo set the tone for Manchester United early in the game by taking the charge to the Arsenal defensive line, which looked a bit unsettled at the start. Ben White is under a bit of pressure here. United is taking control in the initial minutes, which was missing in the last few seasons. MUN 0-0 ARS 4'
- Aug 17, 2025 09:01 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Kick off at Old Trafford
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Kick off at Old Trafford as both teams look to take an early lead in the box-office clash.
- Aug 17, 2025 09:01 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Players remember Jota!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: The players of both teams observed a silence at Old Trafford for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
- Aug 17, 2025 08:53 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Amorim hopes for improvement!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: With a full preseason, squad reinforcements and no European commitments to manage, Amorim is hopeful his side will be significantly improved. But he admits only results will prove it.
- Aug 17, 2025 08:37 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: No Benjamin Sesko in starting line-up
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: No Benjamin Sesko in Manchester United's starting line-up. However, it will be interesting to see whether Amorim gives him some time from the bench.
- Aug 17, 2025 08:26 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Will Gyokeres end Arsenal's problems?
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: After enduring a season where none of their forwards managed to hit double figures in league goals, Arsenal are banking on their $74 million investment in Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP to solve their scoring woes and justify the hefty transfer fee.
- Aug 17, 2025 08:12 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Gyokeres starts for Arsenal!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Viktor Gyokeres starts for Arsenal in their first match of the season. He will face his former boss Ruben Amorim in some unfamiliar circumstances.
- Aug 17, 2025 07:58 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Mikel Arteta has to win trophies this season!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Mikel Arteta enters a crucial season where silverware has become a necessity. Despite Arsenal playing some brilliant football in recent years, the absence of trophies and repeated stumbles at decisive moments have brought the manager under growing scrutiny.
- Aug 17, 2025 07:43 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Amorim under pressure!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Manchester United head into the season under heavy scrutiny, with Ruben Amorim expected to deliver results quickly after a high-profile transfer window. Failure to do so could put his job on the line.
- Aug 17, 2025 07:29 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: The Gunners make big signings!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Arsenal have strengthened their lineup by bringing in goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, defender Christian Norgaard, winger Noni Madueke, and Viktor Gyokeres, who is considered one of Europe’s most in-demand strikers at present.
- Aug 17, 2025 07:14 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Premier League Head-to-Head!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Manchester United vs Arsenal: Premier League Head-to-Head
Total Premier League matches: 60
Manchester United wins: 26
Arsenal wins: 21
Draws: 18
Arsenal hold the upper hand in recent meetings, having won four of the last five league clashes.
- Aug 17, 2025 07:02 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: United add firepower to frontline!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: After scoring only 44 goals last season, ranking fifth lowest in the league, the Red Devils have bolstered their attacking options during the summer transfer window. They have secured the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko to enhance their forward line and bring fresh attacking strength to the team.
- Aug 17, 2025 06:53 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Gyorkes meets Amorim again!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Viktor Gyorkes will come up against a familiar figure in Ruben Amorim, who swapped Sporting for the Manchester United dugout last November. However, Amorim’s appointment did little to steady the ship, as United slumped to a 15th-place finish — their lowest league standing since the relegation season of 1973-74.
- Aug 17, 2025 06:44 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Arsenal choked in last three seasons!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Arsenal have ended up second-best in the Premier League for three seasons in a row, the latest being 2024-25 when they trailed champions Liverpool by 10 points, with the title wrapped up as early as April.
- Aug 17, 2025 06:31 pm IST
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Hello and welcome!
Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal from the Old Trafford.