
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
9 mins: United have enjoyed more than 70% of the ball so far and it’s Arsenal who are looking to find their feet. Fernandes’ corner from the left is easily collected by Raya.
Arsenal look to spring forward and Saka is released – but Mount recovers well and wins the tackle on the edge of the box. Excellent tracking back.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:41
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
7 mins: Another shot at the Arsenal goal from a buzzy looking Manchester United – this time a bit more hopeful from Patrick Dorgu. It’s well wide.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:39
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
5 mins: A first involvement for Gyokeres – and some pantomime boos from the United fans after he chose Arsenal – as he brushes De Ligt off the ball. United recover to win it back.
Mbeumo is then released down the right with a clever early ball. The forward shoots low but Raya is there to collect at the near post.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:37
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
4 min: A fairly bright start from United, with Cunha playing through the middle and Mount enjoying a free role ahead of Fernandes and Casemiro. Arsenal on the back foot for now.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:35
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
1 mins: Bryan Mbeumo’s first touch is a beauty as he brings down a high ball and skips past Zubimendi – although also catching the midfield with a stray arm. Mbeumo’s ball towards Cunha is then overhit.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:33
KICK-OFF! Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal
Applause leads into a period of immaculate silence at Old Trafford – a lovely tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva to remember a Liverpool forward.
Arsenal head towards their fans in the away end for a quick huddle and we are underway!
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:31
Manchester United v Arsenal
A major display of flags in the Stretford End from United. A couple of new signings on the pitch. A team that otherwise came 15th last season. Logically this season shouldn’t be as bad. Time to find out.
Richard Jolly17 August 2025 16:29
Manchester United v Arsenal
Here we go! The first late Sunday afternoon clash of the season will be played under a perfect summer sky at Old Trafford. So many questions around both Manchester United and Arsenal and we will get some early answers today. Kick-off is next, after both teams hold a moment of silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:28
Reminder of team news and how to watch
Manchester United XI: Bayındir, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Dorgu, Dalot, Casemiro, Mount, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo.
Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafirori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. A live stream will be available via NOW TV and Sky Go for subscribers as well.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:27
Good omens for Manchester United and Arsenal?
Manchester United have won their opening match of a Premier League campaign more often than any other side (22). Their 67% win rate on the opening day is the highest of any side in the Premier League to have played in more than one season.
Manchester United have lost just two of their last 18 Premier League home games against Arsenal (winning 10 and drawing six), though both of those defeats have been when Mikel Arteta has been in charge of Arsenal.
Jamie Braidwood17 August 2025 16:25