Thank you for joining us on NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the Manchester United vs Arsenal game. A heavyweight clash on the opening weekend ends in victory for the Gunners. For Ruben Amorim's Manchester United, there were plenty of positives to take.

FULL TIME! Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 in the blockbuster Premier League opener. Not the prettiest of games, and not the greatest performance from Arsenal. But once again, they made full use of a set-piece and their defence held strong. Mikel Arteta's men start off with 3 points.

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Another chance for Manchester United collected comfortably by Raya. Headed chance in the box for United, but not enough power on it. Easy catch for Raya. We're into the final minute of stoppage time. That might be it.

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6 minutes added! Manchester United need to make a difference quickly. Can they get a last gasp goal here?

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Manchester United running out of time now. Less than 2 minutes remain in normal time. They've created more chances and been the better team in the second half, but Arsenal's defence have been resolute. And another chance! Appeal for a penalty, but not given. Eventually scrambled away by the Gunners.

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Declan Rice takes aim at goal with a free-kick from close range. It doesn't curl past the wall, taking a small deflection and on to the side-netting. Arsenal less than 10 minutes away from an opening week victory.

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Great save by Raya! United definitely creating more chances now, and another one created through the left flank. Cross comes in, good header from Mbeumo but a superb diving save by David Raya to deny the new signing a Premier League debut goal for United. Arsenal stay in the lead.

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Manchester United create another opportunity, but just cannot score! Bryan Mbeumo tries to cut in and get a shot, but he is blocked by the Arsenal defence. Seconds later, Mbeumo tries a bicycle kick attempt, but he can't pull it off.

Meanwhile, Benjamin Sesko is on!

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Gyokeres substituted! Mikel Arteta's first change is a shock one, as his 63 million euro-striker is taken off. Kai Havertz comes on. A couple of good runs in behind made by Gyokeres, who showed off his physical prowess. But no goalscoring chances.

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First substitution by Manchester United. It is winger Amad Diallo replacing Diogo Dalot at right wing-back. Moments later, Matheus Cunha makes a driving run down the left and wins a free-kick. Bruno smashes it on target, but a good save by Raya!

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The second half is underway between Manchester United and Arsenal! The home team are down a goal, and nothing will lift Old Trafford more than a comeback win from United. Can Cunha, Mbeumo, Bruno and co. fight back?

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Half-time! Arsenal with the slender advantage at the break of this blockbuster Premier League clash. Altay Bayindir's poor parry led to Riccardo Calafiori capitalizing from the corner. Manchester United have been largely luckless, their best effort coming from Patrick Dorgu who hit the post.

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POST! So close! Wingback Patrick Dorgu with a great overlap from the left flank, takes aim at goal. It goes past Arsenal keeper Raya, but slams the far post and ricochets off. Two minutes later, Matheus Cunha through on goal but can't get a good shot away. United probing!

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Manchester United are making a couple of inroads, mostly down the right flank. Bryan Mbeumo looking to cut in, and tried releasing Diogo Dalot on the overlap. Dalot's cut-back was poor, and a chance goes begging for United.

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Casemiro with a good long ball over to Mbeumo, who tries to cut inside from the right flank and take a shot. It doesn't work out, as his shot is blocked and goes behind for a corner. Important for Amorim's men to stay in this contest.

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GOAL! Arsenal do it from the set-piece once again! Inswinging corner from the left side, it's almost a shot at goal. Bayindir parries it away poorly, and Riccardo Calafiori nods into an open net! What a start for Arsenal. Old Trafford has been silenced.

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Arsenal growing into the game, winning more and more challenges in the midfield. Odegaard makes a darting run towards the left side of United's box, tries to get a cross in but Matthijs de Ligt blocks. Corner for Arsenal! We know they're good from these.

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Chance for Manchester United, great ball by Mason Mount sending Bryan Mbeumo through. Good defending by Arsenal, who close down on United's summer signing well. Mbeumo gets a weak shot across.

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We are underway! A silence first for Diogo Jota, who continues to live in our hearts. And then as Old Trafford chants 'Country Roads', we are up and running! Arsenal attacking from right to left, and have an early throw-in.

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The wait is almost over! We are just 5 minutes away from kick-off for the biggest Premier League match of the weekend. Two clubs with mega-money signings, and ambition and dreams left to fulfil. A good start is paramount. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates.

Viktor Gyokeres. Signed for a fixed fee of 63 million euros by Arsenal, this is the man tasked to bring the final X-factor to the Gunners. The goals. The top-scorer in the entirety of Europe last season. Now, playing his first game back in the Premier League against his old manager Amorim. Can he deliver?

It looks like Matheus Cunha may be starting as the main striker today, with Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo either side of him. Luke Shaw starts in the back 3, with Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot the wingbacks. Bold call by Amorim to not start Sesko.

And here is the Arsenal starting XI chosen by Mikel Arteta! Viktor Gyokeres starts! Summer signing Martin Zubimendi is alongside Declan Rice in midfield. However, no Noni Madueke in the XI.

Gabriel and Saliba at the back
Odegaard pulling the strings
Gyokeres leads the line
Let's start the season in style, Gunners

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

Here is Ruben Amorim's Manchester United XI for the Premier League opener! The big news: Benjamin Sesko on the BENCH! Cunha and Mbeumo start, while Altay Bayindir is the goalkeeper.

🥁 Here it is...
Our first #PL starting line-up of 2025/26!

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2025

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Premier League 2025-26! It's the big one on Super Sunday! It is Manchester United vs Arsenal, at Old Trafford. A blockbuster game to end a blockbuster weekend of football.