Premier League 2025/26 Matchweek 1 - Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United 0 - 1 Arsenal

A real buzz around the stadium for Manchester United and their new attackers.

Momentum with Manchester United from the moment of kick-off.

Arsenal’s first real chance comes from a corner kick. Declan Rice delivers the ball in the box, and Altay Bayindir flaps at the ball, and Riccardo Calafori is at hand to nod in to put Arsenal ahead.

A new layout for Arsenal with corner kicks, with all players starting outside the box and running into the penalty area. It will be fascinating to see how that develops throughout the season.

Patrick Dorgu with an excellent strike for Manchester United, and hits the post.

Matheus Cunha manages to get a shot away from a tight angle, and David Raya gets down quickly to make a brilliant save.

Manchester United kept pushing for an equaliser in the second half.

Bryan Mbuemo meets the header from a cross and is saved by David Raya.

Arsenal’s defence and brilliant goalkeeping from David Raya got them through the match and got them their first win of the season.

Viktor Gyokeres had a quiet debut but didn’t receive the service he needed to cause any issues. He will need time to settle in at Arsenal.

Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha looked dynamic and dangerous for Manchester United. Benjamin Sesko came on as a substitute but didn’t get enough chances to show what he can do.