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Manchester United vs Arsenal | Sunday, August 17, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT |
Manchester United odds | +265 |
Arsenal odds | +104 |
Draw | +265 |
Both teams to score | Yes -139, No +112 |
Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview and Team News
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United are ready to start the 2025-26 Premier League season and should feel particularly confident heading into this campaign.
Preseason results often don’t mean much, but the Red Devils went undefeated in their five outings this summer and showed clear tactical progress. It seems that players are getting a better grasp of what Ruben Amorim wants to achieve.
The tactical improvements are noticeable on both sides of the ball, but the most exciting changes for fans will be in the attacking third.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 13, 2025
After a 2024-25 campaign in which they scored 44 goals, they bolstered their forward line with the additions of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko. These three players netted 48 league goals combined last season.
André Onana has been dealing with a hamstring injury during the preseason and should be ready for the season opener. The Red Devils have no other key absences outside of the long-term injured Lisandro Martínez.
All three of their star signings are expected to be in the lineup on Sunday, meaning Bruno Fernandes will likely move into a holding role in Amorim’s 3-4-3 scheme.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Arsenal (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Šeško.
Arsenal Team News
After falling short of winning the Premier League title in each of their previous two seasons, manager Mikel Arteta and the Gunners seem to view the 2025-26 campaign as “title or bust.” Arsenal behaved accordingly in the transfer window, as they improved the team dramatically and should pose a realistic challenge to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.
The London club needed a proven striker and signed Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 68 goals across 66 league matches for Sporting CP over the last two seasons. They also addressed defensive depth by bringing in Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia and added midfield reinforcements with Christian Nørgaard from Brentford and Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 12, 2025
With such an impressive haul in the transfer market, Arsenal should be gunning for another charge at the title. While their preseason record of W3, L2 might not turn heads, a confident 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on August 9 ended preparations on a high note.
With the squad close to full strength, aside from the long-term injured Gabriel Jesús, Arsenal don’t seem to have any excuses left not to have a solid start to the 2025-26 EPL campaign.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT
- Stadium: Old Trafford
- Location: Manchester, England
- Last match: Manchester United 1:1 Arsenal (March 9, 2025, Premier League)
Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Manchester United double chance
- Odds: -143 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
Manchester United don’t have anything to lose in this season opener. Things can’t get any worse than they did in their 2024-25 campaign. While the team should look much improved with the new signings, it wouldn’t be surprising if they need time to gel and reach their peak form. T
The same could be said about Arteta’s side, particularly since they’re expected to have Gyökeres from the very first minute.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 12, 2025
The Gunners are the favourites for this game, but United can’t be counted out. Even though they’ve gone six competitive matches without defeating Arsenal across all competitions, they should be extra motivated based on their offseason activity.
Playing at Old Trafford could give them an extra boost, so it wouldn’t be a shock if Man Utd find a way to snatch at least one point here.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score – yes
- Odds: -139 (Tonybet)
Four of their previous six head-to-head meetings, including preseason friendlies, have seen both teams score. That trend has also held true in three of their last four Premier League encounters at Old Trafford. The two clubs should boast improved attacking lines compared to the previous season.
With reliable weapons such as Cunha, Šeško, and Gyökeres all on the pitch, a scenario in which both squads find the back of the net looks entirely plausible. They’ve scored in eight of their previous 10 league head-to-heads on United’s home turf.
Manchester United vs Arsenal: Where to Watch (Canada)
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