Manchester United will kick off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign by hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17.
The Red Devils placed 15th in the top flight last season, which was their lowest-ever finish in the competition’s history. Their loss against Tottenham in the Europa League final also left them without European football for the first time since the 2014/15 campaign.
Man United have made some significant additions to their squad this summer and have produced some good displays in preseason games, bringing hope for a better run in Ruben Amorim’s first full season in charge.
The Red Devils welcomed Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Diego Leon in this transfer window.
Arsenal are also having quite a busy summer with regard to transfers. The Gunners have already made six new signings: Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Arsenal concluded their 2024/25 season with a second-place finish in the Premier League for the third consecutive year and no silverware.
Both Premier League giants have been heavily linked to make some more signings before the end of the transfer window.
Manchester United vs. Arsenal lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Man United have two outstanding injuries in the squad. Lisandro Martinez suffered cruciate ligament damage earlier this year and is expected to miss the entirety of the first half of the upcoming season.
Andre Onana sustained a hamstring injury in July and had to sit out the preseason friendly matches. The Cameroonian goalkeeper is reportedly ready return to action in the Red Devils’ opening Premier League match.
Sesko could get his first appearance in a red shirt, although it feels more likely he will be among the substitutes given he was not signed until after United had concluded their warm-up games.
Man United predicted starting XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Yoro, Maguire, Shaw — Amad Diallo, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu — Mbuemo, Moun — Cunha
Injured: Martínez (ACL), Onana (hamstring, doubt)
Suspended: None
Arsenal have Gabriel Jesus out due to the cruciate ligament tear back he sustained back in January. Otherwise, things look good for Mikel Arteta.
Riccardo Calafiori is hoping to be fit and ready, while new signings Zubimendi and Gyokeres should start. Leandro Trossard is a doubt with a minor groin issue.
Arsenal predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya(GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Zubinmendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Injured: Jesus (ACL), Trossard (groin, doubt)
Suspended: None
Manchester United vs. Arsenal match details
- Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Kickoff time: 4:30 p.m. local time / 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT
- Location: Old Trafford, Manchester (England)
- Competition: Premier League
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: Paul Tierney
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