Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
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Arsenal won: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 1) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Arsenal goals: Riccardo Calafiori 13'. Expected goals: 1.52-1.31. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: David Raya (8.6).
Match report
Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0
Arsenal narrowly beat Manchester United 1-0 away from home at Old Trafford on Sunday 17 August in the Premier League.
Riccardo Calafiori put Arsenal ahead on 13' (0-1).
Manchester United had 61% of the ball, shots were 22-9 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.52-1.31.
David Raya (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 73,475. Referee: Simon Hooper.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.52 | 1.31 |
| Total shots | 22 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 20 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 393 (83%) | 219 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 22 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 5 |
Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Altay Bayındır, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel Martinelli
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 42' · Yellow card · Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 55' · Substitution · Amad Diallo for Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- 60' · Substitution · Kai Havertz for Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
- 60' · Substitution · Noni Madueke for Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
- 65' · Substitution · Manuel Ugarte for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 65' · Substitution · Benjamin Šeško for Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 71' · Substitution · Jurriën Timber for Ben White (Arsenal)
- 72' · Substitution · Myles Lewis-Skelly for Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 80' · Substitution · Harry Maguire for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 83' · Substitution · Mikel Merino for Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- 85' · Yellow card · Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 85' · Yellow card · David Raya (Arsenal)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United 26, draws 18, Arsenal 22.
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Arsenal?
Arsenal won, 0-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025.
When and where is Manchester United vs Arsenal?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 15:30 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Arsenal?
In 66 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United 26 wins, 18 draws, Arsenal 22 wins (goals 91-80).