Old Trafford plays host to a blockbuster start to the 2025/26 EPL season on Sunday afternoon as a revitalised Manchester United welcome a near-complete Arsenal side.
Man Utd come into this fixture bolstered by a very successful summer transfer window under manager Ruben Amorim.
Their most expensive addition has been Benjamin Šeško, a potent 22-year-old striker acquired from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £74million, narrowly beating Newcastle to the signature of their new number 30.
Alongside him, United have boosted their attacking options with the signings of the dynamic Matheus Cunha and the ever-pressing Bryan Mbeumo, both of whom add a plethora of Premier League experience to the Red Devils.
An unbeaten pre-season means the home side come into this game with a more positive mindset than they may have done in previous seasons.
Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive once again with title ambitions enhanced by the arrivals of striker Viktor Gyökeres, midfielder Martin Zubimendi and winger Noni Madueke.
These signings make Arsenal a much more complete force going into this campaign, and will be more dangerous than ever before in all competitions.
Arteta will be hoping that the 25/26 EPL campaign will be the year to finally turn recent near-misses into silverware.
Here, EPL Bets writer Ethan Pitts highlights his betting selections for Sunday’s monumental clash.
What are the best bets for Manchester United vs Arsenal?
Matheus Cunha to have two shots
Cunha has had two shots at home in 15 out of his last 16 matches, establishing himself as one of the league’s most measured shot-takers.
In games he has started against Arsenal, he has hit this line at a 100% hit rate.
Bukayo Saka to commit 1+ foul
Known primarily for his attacking qualities, Saka has committed a foul in his last three games against United – largely down to his relentless pressing.
Saka will likely be against two of the most fouled players in the league last season in Cunha and Patrick Dorgu – both of whom were fouled at an average of 2.2 and 2.3 per game respectively.
Man United to have over 3.5 shots-on-target
Man Utd have landed this in 9 of their last 11 games in front of their ever-present home faithful.
The additions of Mbuemo, Cunha and Sesko add a completely new dimension to this Man United team, all of whom love to fire shots at goal – not to mention Bruno Fernandes sitting behind them who is also a high shot-taker.
Last time they played Arsenal they had six shots-on-target with a far less dynamic and direct attack.
Where can I watch Manchester United v Arsenal?
Manchester United vs Arsenal will be live on Sky Sports and available to stream via its Sky Go service on Sunday, August 17, 2025
Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 16:30PM (BST).
What is Manchester United’s form?
W-D-W-W-D
What is Arsenal’s form?
W-L-L-W-W
What was the score when Man Utd last played Arsenal?
Manchester United 1 – 1 Arsenal (March 9, 2025)
Who scored when Man Utd last played Arsenal?
Fernandes (45+2’)
D.Rice (74’)
