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.

English Premier League heavyweights start anew in 2025-’26, as returning league runner-up Arsenal visits Manchester United in the season opener for both clubs.

Manchester United and Arsenal face off at Old Trafford in their first game of the new Premier League season. What are the keys to the game?

Rasmus Hojlund is left out of the Manchester United squad for Sunday's Premier League game with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Arsenal open their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Sunday with boss Mikel Arteta making three major decisions across the attack and defence. The Gunners released their team news ahead of the game as fans pondered which XI the Spaniard would name given how tricky fixtures at the Theatre of Dreams can be.

Arsenal will be looking to improve upon its second-place finish in last year’s EPL season. Manchester United and Arsenal are set to renew their legendary rivalry on Sunday, Aug. 17, as they open up the English Premier League season.