Manchester United vs Arsenal proved an unusually high-tax affair for Week 1 of a Premier League season, and it was ultimately an error that divided the sides at Old Trafford.

Arsenal have started the 2025-26 Premier League season with a win, beating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game, nodding home in the 13th minute after Altay Bayindir made a mess of Declan Rice ’s inswinging corner.

The Stretford-based club, however, remain adamant that their beer prices – despite the increase – remain lower than the Premier League average of £6.00, while a collection of five pubs close to Old Trafford average out at around £6.29.

A much-improved Manchester United scrapped with Arsenal but fell victim a goalkeeper error in a 1-0 season-opening loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.

Manchester United start their 2025/26 campaign with a blockbuster match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17.

David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori were at the heart of a hard-fought win at Old Trafford, with one saving Arsenal and the other sealing it.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesManchester United may

The wisdom of signing two players who understand the Premier League was evident as they immediately looked settled at Old Trafford

Victor has been likened to Lucas Perri, another former Botafogo goalkeeper who recently made his debut for Leeds United. As Vickery noted, “There’s a little bit, when you saw the debut yesterday for Leeds of Lucas Perri, John’s predecessor in the Botafogo goal, and John is quite similar, quite a similar goalkeeper.”

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as a host of players continue to be linked with moves to Old Trafford