ARSENAL DOMINATING AT OLD TRAFFORD

Match Summary: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal

• Final Score: Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0, kicking off their season with a crucial win away from home ReutersThe Times of IndiaSky Sports.
• Goal: Riccardo Calafiori rose highest to head in from a Declan Rice corner in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a misjudged punch by backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir ReutersThe TimesSky Sports.
• Shoulder from set-pieces: Arsenal’s reliance on set-piece brilliance continues—this marks another goal from corners, tallying up their dominance in dead-ball situations.
• Match flow: United enjoyed better overall play, controlling possession and crafting more shooting chances. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo looked sharp on their debuts, and Patrick Dorgu even struck the post. But David Raya stood firm in goal for Arsenal, repelling multiple threats.
• Debut disappointment: Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s new signing, had a quiet debut—no shots, limited impact, prompting criticism post-match.
• Reactions:
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed it as a “massive win,” especially at hostile Old Trafford ground.
  • Man United boss Ruben Amorim remained optimistic, praising the team’s bravery and pressing—despite the loss, he highlighted encouraging signs from his revamped squad.
• Key concern: United’s goalkeeping woes are once again in the spotlight. With first-choice André Onana sidelined, Bayindir’s error raised fresh fears about the position’s reliability.

Match at a Glance