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R. Calafiori
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Match report in news

  • 90+6'
    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.
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a Arsenal
  • 90+3'
    Lewis-Skelly gets a yellow card for his tackle on Mbeumo.
  • 90+2'
    De Ligt blocked the shot from Saka, stopping a dangerous effort.
  • 90'
    Six minutes added!
  • 87'
    Ugarte attempted a long-range shot but failed.
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a Manchester United
  • 85'
    Dorgu is booked for his foul on Timber.
  • 82'
    Arsenal makes a substitution: Rice heads off, and Merino comes on.
  • 79'
    Man Utd change: Maguire comes on for Shaw.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 71'
    Double change for the Gunners: Calafiori and White are making way for Lewis-Skelly and Timber.
  • 64'
    Manchester United makes two substitutions: Casemiro and Mount head off, and Ugarte and Sesko come on.
  • 59'
    Double change for Arsenal: Martinelli and Gyokeres are making way for Madueke and Havertz.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester United
  • 55'
    Manchester United makes a substitution: Dalot heads off, and Amad Diallo comes on.
  • 54'
    Rice fouls Casemiro, giving United possession.
  • 50'
    What will the second half bring? Will the Gunners double their lead, or will the Red Devils find an equaliser?
  • 46'
    We're back underway for the second half.
  • 45+1'
    That's the end of the first 45 minutes, and Arsenal head to the locker room with a one-goal lead.
  • 45'
    One minute added!
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  • 42'
    First yellow card of the match: Calafiori is booked for grabbing Mbeumo.
  • 39'
    What a save! Raya makes a fantastic stop to deny Cunha and keep his team in the lead.
  • 38'
    The Gunners had a fast counter, but Odegaard's through ball to Martinelli wasn't accurate.
  • 34'
    Cunha's effort is caught by Raya.
  • 32'
    Martinelli attempted a spectacular overhead kick from a Gyokeres cross, but couldn't connect with the ball.
  • 30'
    Dorgu tried his luck with a long-range rocket, but it hit the post.
  • 29'
    The Red Devils are pushing hard to tie the game.
  • 25'
    Mbeumo's shot was off target.
  • 23'
    Raya almost made a critical error, and Cunha was close to earning a penalty.
  • 20'
    The Gunners are moving the ball from wing to wing.
  • 16'
    Cunha is fouled by Zubimendi on the box's edge.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 13'
  • 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.
  • 12'
    It's been a very open match in the first 10 minutes, with both teams actively looking for an opening.
  • 8'
    Dorgu tries a long-range effort that goes wide.
  • 6'
    A soft shot from Mbeumo is easily caught by Raya.
  • 3'
    Mbeumo has given Zubimendi a "welcome to the Premier League" with that big challenge.
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    UUunnnderrrwayyyy at Old Trafford!
Start of match

Start of match

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    The players take the field!
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    Arsenal subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Timber, Merino, Havertz, Madueke, Nwaneri, Trossard.
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    Arsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
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    Man Utd: Subs: Ugarte, Zirkzee, Sesko, Amad Diallo, Mainoo, Heaton, Fredricson, Maguire, Heaven.
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    Man Utd starting XI: Bayindir (GK); Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Mount.
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    Lineups have landed at Old Trafford!!
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    Simon Hooper will be in the middle for this one, Paul Tierney the VAR.
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    Arsenal possible starting lineup: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
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    Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko.
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    Let's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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    The match promises an electric atmosphere, with thousands of fans hoping to see their teams signal intent for the season ahead.
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    Bruno Fernandes’ tactical adjustment is expected to add depth and control to United’s midfield against a creative Arsenal side.
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    Sesko and Gyokeres’ head-to-head marks a fascinating subplot, as both managers look to fresh attacking options amid reshuffled squads.
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    A 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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    Gyokeres has made a strong impression since his arrival, and is widely tipped to start after a standout display against Athletic.
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    For 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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    However, 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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    Manchester 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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    Sesko 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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    The 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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    The 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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    Both 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.
Info

Pre-match

17 August 2025, 17:30

Referee: Simon Hooper | VAR: Paul Tierney

Stadium: Old Trafford

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    Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Manchester United versus Arsenal, the headline fixture of the Premier League’s opening weekend at Old Trafford.