Arsenal beat Manchester United in thrilling season opener

Football
18 Aug 2025 • 1:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opening Premier League fixture.
  • The winning goal came from Riccardo Calafiori, who scored after Manchester United's back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir fumbled a Declan Rice corner.
  • Despite the loss, Manchester United showed a positive performance, with new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo making an impact.
  • Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was named man of the match for his crucial saves that kept United at bay throughout the game.
  • The result means Mikel Arteta's side started their season with a win, while Ruben Amorim's United displayed signs of improvement despite the defeat.

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