Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0
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Arsenal started their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday, capitalizing on a defensive error during a game in which both sides failed to generate a lot of quality attacking chances.
During the clash at Old Trafford, Arsenal summer signings Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke made their competitive debuts, while United’s recruits Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko featured for the first time.
Arsenal have started the 2025-26 Premier League season with a win, beating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game, nodding home in the 13th minute after Altay Bayindir made a mess of Declan Rice ’s inswinging corner.
Viktor Gyokeres leads the line for Arsenal, finally making his Premier League debut despite spending four seasons at Brighton and Hove Albion earlier in his career. He is not the only fresh face in the Gunners' lineup, though, with Martin Zubimendi slotting into a place in midfield. See Arsenal's starters and substitutes below.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating Premier League debut at Old Trafford as the £64 million summer signing failed to register a single shot during his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United.
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A much-improved Manchester United scrapped with Arsenal but fell victim a goalkeeper error in a 1-0 season-opening loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Without a doubt, today at Old Trafford we will witness one of the most notable matches of the weekend. Red Devils and Gunners will meet in what will be the debut of both in the Premier League.The big
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