Arsenal open their Premier League campaign with a crucial 1-0 win at Manchester United, exposing the key differences between the two sides.

Arsenal started their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday, capitalizing on a defensive error during a game in which both sides failed to generate a lot of quality attacking chances.

Arsenal Edge Manchester United in Tense Premier League Opener at Old TraffordManchester United began their Premier League campaign with a performance that showed promise but ended in frustration, as

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.

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'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.

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

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

Manchester United's defeat at the hands of Arsenal won't necessarily have been a surprise to many, even if the Red Devils were the team mostly on the front foot throughout.

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