Man United vs Arsenal Preview
Venue for Man United vs Arsenal: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025
The Premier League fixture of Man United vs Arsenal will be the season opener for both sides in their respective 2025-26 Premier League campaigns. Man United will host league rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford, with both teams hoping to kick off the new season with a win.
Man United’s form leading into the start of the new season has been good. Ruben Amorim’s side lifted the Premier League Summer Series trophy in the USA. Talking about the new additions in the 2025 summer transfer window, the Red Devils have added attacking players like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to their roster.
However, what could enhance Man United’s hopes for the 2025-26 season is their recent signing of Benjamin Sesko. United successfully navigated a close competition from Newcastle United in the transfer market to sign the 23-year-old Slovenian striker from RB Leipzig.
Coming to Arsenal, the Gunners’ pre-season form has been a mixed bag. While there have been impressive wins against Athletic Club and Newcastle, defeats against Villarreal and Tottenham did raise some questions for manager Mikel Arteta. Some of the new signings Arsenal have made include names like Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, and Cristhian Mosquera.
Man United vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Man United
Ruben Amorim is expected to field a strong starting eleven against Arsenal in the Red Devils’ opening fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Apart from injury concerns of goalkeeper Andre Onana, defenders Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui, United have almost all other first-choice players fit and available.
Man United Predicted 11
[Likely Team formation: 3-4-3]
A. Bayindir (GK), H. Maguire, M. de Ligt, L. Yoro, P. Dorgu, A. Diallo, B. Fernandes, Casemiro, M. Cunha, B. Mbeumo, and B. Sesko
Arsenal
The Gunners have injury concerns in the form of players like Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus. Other than that, Mikel Arteta is expected to go with his strongest possible 11 against United at Old Trafford this Sunday. Arsenal’s starting eleven could be very similar to what Arteta played in his side’s recent Emirates Cup final outing against Athletic Club.
Arsenal Predicted 11
[Likely Team formation: 4-2-3-1]
D. Raya (GK), J. Timber, W. Saliba, Gabriel, R. Calafiori, M. Zubimendi, D. Rice, G. Martinelli, M. Odegaard, B. Saka, and V. Gyokeres
Man United vs Arsenal Stats:
Out of the last three Premier League encounters between Man United and Arsenal, the Gunners have won two, while the remaining one was a draw. The two sides also faced off in an FA Cup clash in January 2025, in which United came out victorious on penalties.
Last 5 Matches: Head-to-Head
Man United 1-1 Arsenal | Premier League | March 9, 2025
Ars 1-1 Man United (Penalties) | FA Cup | January 12, 2025
Arsenal 2-0 Man United | Premier League | December 5, 2024
Arsenal 2-1 Man United (Penalties) | Club Friendlies | July 28, 2024
Man United 0-1 Arsenal | Premier League | May 12, 2024
[Stats via: FotMob]
Prediction
The Man United vs Arsenal fixture has always been there in terms of goals and drama in the past. This time around, we expect nothing different. With both teams and managers advocating for an attacking style of play, a tense, thrilling, and fast-paced game could be on the cards.
It’s difficult to call this one at this stage, considering both teams have added quality players to their squads in the 2025 summer transfer window. However, our prediction for this highly anticipated clash is a thrilling edge-of-the-seat draw.
Predicted score: Man United 2-2 Arsenal
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