Manchester United v Arsenal - as it happened
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League first-round match between Manchester United and Arsenal, taking place at Old Trafford at 17:30 CEST in Manchester, England.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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90'FT: Arsenal opened their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, courtesy of a first-half header from Riccardo Calafiori.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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90'Lewis-Skelly gets a yellow card for his tackle on Mbeumo.
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90'De Ligt blocked the shot from Saka, stopping a dangerous effort.
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90'Six minutes added!
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87'Ugarte attempted a long-range shot but failed.
Yellow card
a Manchester United
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85'Dorgu is booked for his foul on Timber.
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82'Arsenal makes a substitution: Rice heads off, and Merino comes on.
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79'Man Utd change: Maguire comes on for Shaw.
Substitution
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71'Double change for the Gunners: Calafiori and White are making way for Lewis-Skelly and Timber.
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64'Manchester United makes two substitutions: Casemiro and Mount head off, and Ugarte and Sesko come on.
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59'Double change for Arsenal: Martinelli and Gyokeres are making way for Madueke and Havertz.
Substitution
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55'Manchester United makes a substitution: Dalot heads off, and Amad Diallo comes on.
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54'Rice fouls Casemiro, giving United possession.
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50'What will the second half bring? Will the Gunners double their lead, or will the Red Devils find an equaliser?
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46'We're back underway for the second half.
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45'That's the end of the first 45 minutes, and Arsenal head to the locker room with a one-goal lead.
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45'One minute added!
Yellow card
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42'First yellow card of the match: Calafiori is booked for grabbing Mbeumo.
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39'What a save! Raya makes a fantastic stop to deny Cunha and keep his team in the lead.
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38'The Gunners had a fast counter, but Odegaard's through ball to Martinelli wasn't accurate.
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34'Cunha's effort is caught by Raya.
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32'Martinelli attempted a spectacular overhead kick from a Gyokeres cross, but couldn't connect with the ball.
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30'Dorgu tried his luck with a long-range rocket, but it hit the post.
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29'The Red Devils are pushing hard to tie the game.
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25'Mbeumo's shot was off target.
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23'Raya almost made a critical error, and Cunha was close to earning a penalty.
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20'The Gunners are moving the ball from wing to wing.
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16'Cunha is fouled by Zubimendi on the box's edge.
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 13'
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Statistics of R. Calafiori in Premier League111010
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13'GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAL FOR ARSENAL!! It's a goal for Calafiori! He took advantage of a Bayindir error in the six-yard box to head the ball home.
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12'It's been a very open match in the first 10 minutes, with both teams actively looking for an opening.
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8'Dorgu tries a long-range effort that goes wide.
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6'A soft shot from Mbeumo is easily caught by Raya.
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3'Mbeumo has given Zubimendi a "welcome to the Premier League" with that big challenge.
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1'UUunnnderrrwayyyy at Old Trafford!
Start of match
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PRVWThe players take the field!
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PRVWArsenal subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Timber, Merino, Havertz, Madueke, Nwaneri, Trossard.
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PRVWArsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
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PRVWMan Utd: Subs: Ugarte, Zirkzee, Sesko, Amad Diallo, Mainoo, Heaton, Fredricson, Maguire, Heaven.
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PRVWMan Utd starting XI: Bayindir (GK); Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Mount.
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PRVWLineups have landed at Old Trafford!!
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PRVWSimon Hooper will be in the middle for this one, Paul Tierney the VAR.
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PRVWArsenal possible starting lineup: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
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PRVWManchester United possible starting lineup: Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko.
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PRVWLet's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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PRVWThe match promises an electric atmosphere, with thousands of fans hoping to see their teams signal intent for the season ahead.
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PRVWBruno Fernandes’ tactical adjustment is expected to add depth and control to United’s midfield against a creative Arsenal side.
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PRVWSesko and Gyokeres’ head-to-head marks a fascinating subplot, as both managers look to fresh attacking options amid reshuffled squads.
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PRVWA debut goal for Gyokeres at Old Trafford would see him join the exclusive club of players scoring on their Premier League debut at the iconic venue.
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PRVWGyokeres has made a strong impression since his arrival, and is widely tipped to start after a standout display against Athletic.
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PRVWFor Arsenal, Arteta may have to make a late decision on Leandro Trossard’s fitness after a recent groin problem, but Gabriel Jesus is their only long-term absentee.
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PRVWHowever, United will be without Noussair Mazraoui due to a hamstring issue and Lisandro Martinez who remains sidelined with a knee injury.
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PRVWManchester United’s squad has received boosts with Joshua Zirkzee and Andre Onana overcoming injury concerns, while Rasmus Hojlund is also fit despite transfer speculation.
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PRVWSesko is reportedly fit and mentally prepared, and might start in a new frontline alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, which could see Bruno Fernandes play deeper than usual.
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PRVWThe transfer window has seen Benjamin Sesko join Manchester United and Viktor Gyokeres bolster Arsenal’s attack, with both expected to make their Premier League debuts today.
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PRVWThe Reds Devil, under Ruben Amorim’s full-time stewardship, finished seventeenth last term and endured managerial turmoil, while Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta remains at the helm after his side ended up fifteenth.
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PRVWBoth clubs are keen to reclaim past glories after disappointing domestic campaigns last season, with United aiming to bounce back from a tumultuous year and Arsenal determined to overcome their reputation for near misses.
Pre-match
17 August 2025, 17:30
Referee: Simon Hooper | VAR: Paul Tierney
Stadium: Old Trafford
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PRVWHello and welcome to the live coverage of Manchester United versus Arsenal, the headline fixture of the Premier League’s opening weekend at Old Trafford.