Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says his side’s performance in their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal proved that they can win “any game in the Premier League”. Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford came after Riccardo Calafiori headed in from close range in the 13th minute after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir failed to deal with a Declan Rice corner.

Follow reaction as Manchester United lose to Arsenal with radio commentaries, team news, live text and score updates from Old Trafford.

Manchester United vs Arsenal proved an unusually high-tax affair for Week 1 of a Premier League season, and it was ultimately an error that divided the sides at Old Trafford.

Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.

Viktor Gyokeres started for Arsenal for his Premier League debut before being substituted around the hour mark for Kai Havertz. Ex-Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has given his verdict on what he called a "poor" performance from the Swedish striker.

The 2.02 meters per second they advanced towards goal is 55% quicker than the average of 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25

Arsenal is back in action for the 2025-26 Premier League season, with their first match kicking off this week.

Krystian Bielik’s time at Arsenal promised much but delivered little, and now, a decade after arriving in north London, the Pole has signed for his third club since leaving.Photo by Harriet