The first blockbuster clash of the 2025/2026 Premier League will see joint record Premier League winners Manchester United take on Arsenal in the first week of the season. This highly anticipated Man United vs Arsenal opening matches historical Premier League record adds an extra layer of excitement. Eventually, the famous Old Trafford, which is Manchester United’s home, is the venue for the match. The date for the game is 17th August, whereas the match starts at 4:30 PM local time. For the Indian viewers, the timings are 9 PM.
In the previous season, Arsenal and Manchester United met once in the 14th Gameweek and once in the 28th Gameweek. At Old Trafford, the match ended in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1, with Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes scoring for their teams. Arsenal won their match 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium with two defenders, Saliba and Timber, scoring.
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Man United vs Arsenal opening matches historical Premier League record
For a reason, Manchester United are one of the best teams in the history of the Premier League as they have won the most matches in the first Gameweek. They have started on the front by winning 22 matches in the thirty-three matches.
United have lost seven and drawn four. When we look at Arsenal’s record, they have won eighteen matches out of the 33 matches. At the same time, they have lost eight and drawn six.
David Raya vs Andre Onana – Goalkeeper Battle
The best goalkeeper of the previous season, David Raya, will be in action. Raya was the Golden Glove winner of the 2024/2025 Premier League. In the previous season, Raya played 34 matches, kept 13 clean sheets, and conceded 34 goals. Andre Onana surely made many errors and has not lived up to the expectations.
This will surely be the last season for him to showcase. In the 34 matches in the previous season, he conceded 44 goals and kept nine clean sheets.
What to expect in the Defence vs Attack battle?
Both teams have signed new strikers and will surely compete for the Golden Boot race. Arsenal have signed Vitor Gyokores from Sporting, whereas Manchester United have just signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
Manchester United has struggled a lot in the last few seasons, with Saka becoming towards them, they will have to be on their toes. Saliba and Gabriel’s partnership will be a problem for the Manchester United attackers.
Manchester United vs Arsenal – Who will win the midfield battle?
Two of the best midfields will face off in this match. Manchester United have their captain, Bruno Fernandes, who controls the midfield and will be accompanied by Bryan Mbeumo, Manuel Ugarte, and Casemiro. Bryan Mbeumo can be seen more in attack if Sesko doesn’t start.
Arsenal’s midfield with Odegard, Rice, and the new signing Zubimendi allows them to be balanced. With Zubimendi coming, Rice will play more as a box-to-box midfielder. The team that dominates the midfield wins the match.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Arsenal?
All the fans from India can watch this, as well as all the matches of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, on the JioHotstar application as well as the website. Different regions have different broadcasters that bring the match live to the fans.
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