Arsenal Start Season with Narrow Win at Old Trafford

Arsenal started their Premier League season with a tough 1-0 win at Manchester United. Riccardo Calafiori scored early, and Arsenal’s defense stopped United’s late attempts to secure three points.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mikel Arteta’s team began strongly, beating a changed Manchester United team away. Riccardo Calafiori scored in the 13th minute after United’s goalkeeper failed to handle a Declan Rice corner. Though United’s new attack threatened sometimes, Arsenal‘s disciplined defense kept a clean sheet to win the match.

ARSENAL’S TITLE AMBITIONS AND SUMMER BUSINESS

After finishing second in the Premier League last season with 74 points, Arsenal aims to end their title drought. Arteta’s squad looks strong with new signings like Victor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi. Arsenal enters the season as strong title contenders with significant summer additions, showing resilience at Old Trafford, while attackers like Bukayo Saka and new arrivals promise goals this season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH TEAMS?

With this win, Arsenal gains an early three points and will feel confident facing Leeds United next, who finished in the top-2 in the Championship last year. Arsenal is now three points ahead of United, setting the early league pace. With new manager Ruben Amorim and fresh players, Manchester United must regroup before playing Fulham next. Fulham drew their opener, giving United a big chance to catch up in the standings.