Manchester United kick off their season at Old Trafford on Sunday, facing off against Arsenal in a fixture rich with rivalry and high stakes. It’s a fresh start for United under Ruben Amorim, seeking redemption after a poor 2024/25, while Arsenal arrive as perennial contenders fortified by a summer transfer splurge. Below is the betting preview and prediction for this clash.
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Betting Preview
United are coming off their worst Premier League season, finishing 15th and losing the Europa League final to Spurs. Arsenal’s title push fell short again, ending as runners-up for the third year running.
The Gunners, celebrating their 100th straight top-flight campaign, have won five of their last six season openers (L1), including the past three. They also arrive unbeaten in 14 away league games (W7 D7) since November’s defeat at Newcastle.
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Manchester United vs Arsenal
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Ruben Amorim begins his first full season in charge of United, who have the league’s best MD1 record, 22 wins with a 67% win rate, and have started at home for nine years in a row. They’ve bolstered their squad with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, but Bruno Fernandes remains the key man, having scored against top-six opposition at Old Trafford last season, including a free-kick versus Arsenal.
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Manchester United vs Arsenal
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This should be a cagey affair with home advantage playing a key role. We expect this game to end in a draw or for Manchester United to edge it.
Recent Form & Stats
- United finished a dismal 15th in 2024/25 and endured one of the club’s lowest seasons ever.
- Newly emboldened, they invested heavily (£214.5m), securing key signings including Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko.
- Pre-season was solid, with unbeaten runs and key fitness regained by players like Amad Diallo returning from injury.
- Arsenal, also heavily invested (£208m), bring a reshaped forward line with Viktor Gyokeres joining Saka and Zubimendi to form a potent attack. Their away record remains formidable with a 14-match unbeaten run.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Draw at 3.55.
Best Bet: Man Utd or draw at 1.75.
Alternative Bet: Under 3.5 total goals at 1.39.
