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The 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us! Arsenal begin their campaign on Sunday afternoon as they face a tough test with a trip to Manchester United.
The Gunners head into the term off the back of a busy summer and mixed pre-season. Mikel Arteta welcomed six new arrivals to the club and oversaw a tour of Asia as well as two games at the Emirates Stadium. His side concluded their preparations with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao last weekend.
Following on from one of their worst seasons in history, United also splashed the cash ahead of the new campaign and endured a similar pre-season to Arsenal. Ruben Amorim's side went unbeaten, but won just two of their five games.
Arteta will be hoping his side can begin their season with a victory as they look to finally end their long wait to win the Premier League title, but United will find themselves in a similar position and will want to start strong.
Here's our preview of Arsenal's season opener at Man United.
Man United vs Arsenal: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Man United vs Arsenal kick off?
Man United vs Arsenal kicks off on Sunday 17 August at 16:30 BST.
- When is kick off? Sunday 17 August, 2025
- What time is kick off? 16:30 BST
- Where is it played? Old Trafford
- Referee: Simon Hooper
Man United vs Arsenal last five meetings
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
9 March 2025 | Man United 1-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
12 January 2025 | Arsenal 1-1p Man United | FA Cup |
4 December 2024 | Arsenal 2-0 Man United | Premier League |
12 May 2024 | Man United 0-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
3 September 2023 | Arsenal 3-1 Man United | Premier League |
Man United vs Arsenal head-to-head record
Club | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
Man United | 99 | 55 | 90 |
Arsenal | 90 | 55 | 99 |
How to watch Man United vs Arsenal
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League |
United States | fuboTV, Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, SiriusXM FC |
Australia | Stan Sport |
Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta revealed in his pre-match press conference that Leandro Trossard could be fit to face United after missing the end of pre-season. The Spaniard expects the winger to be available if he can train tomorrow.
New signings Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi are likely to start after enjoying good spells throughout their side's preparations for the campaign. Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera could also be in line for their competitive debuts.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber are likely to start after returning from injury, but Gabriel Jesus remains unavailable with a long-term injury.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Man United: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Man United team news
Benjamin Sesko could be in line to make his United debut against the club that were the initial favourites to sign him this summer. Fellow new signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha could also make their maiden Red Devils appearances.
Andre Onana and Joshua Zirkzee have returned from injury and may be involved, but Amorim will be without Noussair Mazraoui however while Lisandro Martinez remains absent.
Predicted Man United lineup vs Arsenal: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha
Man United vs Arsenal score prediction
Both sides will be desperate to start their season with a win in order to put their previous campaigns behind them. However, that makes this tie a very difficult one to call.
Arsenal will be the favourites given they arguably boast the better squad and have been a far superior side to United over the past few years. Now with a deadly goalscorer leading their attack, they will be ready to cause their hosts plenty of problems.
The Red Devils have made alterations to the side that finished 15th last season and will be ready to go charging into this campaign by being a source of trouble for the Gunners.
This game will certainly be tight. Being a fierce rivalry game, form will play little to no part, with that even further reinforced by this being a season opener. There won't be much to seperate the two on Sunday.