Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Arsenal 17/08/2025

Betting on the Winner

In the very first round of the Premier League we will witness one of the biggest derbies in English football – Manchester United vs Arsenal.

Last season was a disaster for United. They finished 15th in the league which was their worst placement since the competition began and they failed to make amends in the Europa League where they lost in the final to Tottenham by a narrow 1 0 scoreline.

On the other side Arsenal had a generally solid season but once again ended without silverware. A second place finish in the Premier League and a Champions League semifinal are no longer enough for fans hungry for trophies. This season they will once again be among the main contenders for top honors.

Old Traford in trouble

Manchester United have played several preseason friendlies mostly against English sides and have looked decent. The club brought in Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha during the transfer window – both players with solid Premier League experience – but key issues in midfield and attack remain unresolved. Rasmus Hojlund appears to be nearing an exit and there is also a question mark over the availability of starting goalkeeper Andre Onana for the opening match. All of this casts doubt on how United will look at the start of the new campaign.

They will face a highly motivated and reinforced Arsenal side – a team United have struggled against in recent seasons. With the arrivals of Viktor Gyokeres Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke Mikel Arteta now has far more options in areas that were problematic in past campaigns. I expect Arsenal to make good use of that and start the new season with a win.