EPL: Arsenal Defeats Manchester United 1-0 in Thrilling Premier League Match
Arsenal secures a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League opener, thanks to Riccardo Calafiori's early goal.
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking their fourth consecutive opening-day victory in the Premier League. This win was particularly notable, as it was only Arsenal's third win in 18 top-flight visits to Old Trafford.
The match was played under a sun-kissed sky, with Manchester United eager to bounce back from their worst Premier League season. Meanwhile, Arsenal was looking to make a strong start to their title chase, and they succeeded with a well-deserved win.
Arsenal's victory extends their winning streak in Premier League openers to four seasons. They have now won six of their last seven Premier League openers, with the only loss in that period coming against Brentford in 2021.
Arsenal's goal marked the 12th consecutive league trip to Old Trafford where they scored. The goal helped the visitors settle into the match and gave them a foundation to build on. Despite limited chances after the opener, Arsenal held firm.
As the hosts gained momentum, they showcased their attacking prowess. New signing Bryan Mbeumo had an effort deflected wide, while fellow new boy Matheus Cunha forced Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya into a pair of impressive saves. Patrick Dorgu also threatened Arsenal's goal, rifling a low drive against the base of the post. Despite these chances, Arsenal managed to preserve their 1-0 lead going into halftime.
The game followed a similar pattern after the restart, with Manchester United dominating possession and showing promise, but struggling to create clear-cut chances. Cunha and Mbeumo continued to lead the charge for the hosts.
Cunha's driving runs and Mbeumo's creativity posed a threat to Arsenal's defense. Mbeumo's improvised bicycle kick, following a brilliant run from Cunha, was a highlight of United's attack, but it flew wide of the target. Despite their efforts, Manchester United couldn't find the breakthrough they needed to equalize.
Mbeumo came close to scoring on 74 minutes with a powerful header from a deflected Dorgu cross. However, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made a spectacular save, leaping across his line to deny the Cameroonian a debut goal.
Riccardo Calafiori's opener against Man Utd is Arsenal's 31st goal from corners since the start of 2023/24!
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 17, 2025
Liverpool have the next highest in that time with 20 😅 pic.twitter.com/5obC0Eorju
Manchester United's pressure began to dissipate in the final 10 minutes as Arsenal gained control of the game. The Gunners' astute defensive work ensured that the hosts were unable to create any meaningful chances, ultimately securing a 1-0 win.
Arsenal's win marked their 100th successive top-flight campaign starting with a victory. They also extended their unbeaten away run in the league to 15 matches. For Manchester United, despite a promising performance, they failed to score for the fourth time in five Premier League home games. The result will give Arsenal confidence as they look to challenge for the title, while United will need to work on their finishing to improve their chances of success.
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