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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 1
Manchester United v Arsenal FC
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Sunday, 17 August 2025
Kick-off is at 16h30
Manchester United will go head-to-head with Arsenal FC in a
Premier League blockbuster at Old Trafford on August 17.
Current Form
The Red Devils claimed a 2-1 win over ACF Fiorentina in a friendly match on August 9 and they ended their eight-match winless run in the league when they defeated Aston Villa on May 25.
The victory over Villa also ended their four-match unbeaten run at home in the league, having registered two successive defeats and two draws at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Arsenal secured a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in a friendly match on August 9 and they are undefeated in their last three matches in the Premier League.
The Gunners are also undefeated in their last 14 away matches in the league, having recorded seven draws and seven victories on the road.
Team News
United have Noussair Mazraoui, Joshua Zirkzee, Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez on their injury list, but the team has no suspension worries.
Arsenal, on the other hand, also do not have any suspension concerns, but Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Riccardo Calafori and Kai Havertz are all on the team's injury list.
Quotes
"On Monday, we'll continue to work on things," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of their clash with United.
"Pn things that we have to develop and improve from today, from the last few games, and other things that we want to still do.
"And especially the integration of the new players to make sure that we create such a bond and spirit in the team that we can compete against the opposition.
Head-to-Head
United and Arsenal drew 1-1 in their last meeting in the league, which was on 9 March at Old Trafford.
As a result, the Gunners are undefeated in their last five matches in the Premier League against the Red Devils, having recorded four wins and one draw.
Premier League Matchday 1 fixtures
Friday, 15 August
20:00 - Liverpool FC v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday, 16 August
12:30 - Aston Villa v Newcastle United
15:00 - Brighton and Hove Albion v Fulham FC
15:00 - Sunderland AFC v West Ham United
15:00 - Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley FC
17:30 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Sunday, 17 August
14:00 - Chelsea FC v Crystal Palace
14:00 - Nottingham Forest v Brentford FC
16:30 - Manchester United v Arsenal FC
Monday, 18 August
20:00 - Leeds United v Everton FC
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