Arsenal Edge Manchester United in Tense Premier League Opener at Old TraffordManchester United began their Premier League campaign with a performance that showed promise but ended in frustration, as

A much-improved Manchester United scrapped with Arsenal but fell victim a goalkeeper error in a 1-0 season-opening loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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.

According to Sky Sports and respected South American football expert Tim Vickery, the Brazilian shot-stopper made a personal choice to reject a Premier League move, leaving his future uncertain but sparking speculation that Manchester United may enter the picture.

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.

Manchester United rounded off their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at Old Trafford before winning 5-4 on penalties on Saturday (August 9, 2025). United's new-look attack endured a frustrating outing after the unmarked Simon Sohm sidefooted Albert Gudmundsson's corner beyond Altay Bayindir in the eighth minute.

The wisdom of signing two players who understand the Premier League was evident as they immediately looked settled at Old Trafford

The Stretford-based club, however, remain adamant that their beer prices – despite the increase – remain lower than the Premier League average of £6.00, while a collection of five pubs close to Old Trafford average out at around £6.29.

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as a host of players continue to be linked with moves to Old Trafford