**By Danong**
**The Premier League is back, and Gooners will be hoping it returns with a bang especially given the tough start Arsenal face.**
**Mikel Arteta’s side begin the season on the road, travelling northwest to take on Manchester United at the Theatre of Dreams.**
**As the Gunners prepare for arguably their toughest league opener in years, here are a few things to keep in mind:**
**Arsenal’s recent dominance**
**Arsenal have dominated the last five Premier League meetings between the two English giants.**
**With four wins and one draw, the North Londoners remain unbeaten against the Manchester Reds in the league.**
**The last time the sides met at Old Trafford, Declan Rice cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ first half opener to secure a 1–1 draw.**
**Gyokeres vs Sesko**
**Arguably the biggest talking point will be the Viktor Gyokeres vs Benjamin Sesko showdown.**
**Both strikers were heavily linked with either club, so it will be fascinating to see them go head-to-head and prove who is better.**
**It is not yet clear if Sesko, who** **Arsenal were expected to sign, is in the right place physically and mentally to start against the Gunners.**
**But if he does Gooners can expect a very interest Sesko and Gyokeres face off straight away this weekend.**
**Injury watch**
**Only Gabriel Jesus is expected to miss the game due to fitness concerns as Arteta remains hopeful that Leandro Trossard’s groin issue will settle in time for Sunday’s clash.**
**After ending pre-season on a high with a 3–0 win over Athletic Club, Arsenal will be keen to pick up where they left off last weekend.**
**But this is a revamped United side, not the one that finished 15th last season, so Arsenal will need to go strong.**
**The question is: can they go stronger than this line-up?**
**Raya;**
**Timber,****Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori;**
**Zubimendi, Rice;**
**Saka, Odegaard, Madueke;**
**Gyokores**
**It will be interesting to see who will be selected to sit on the bench!**
**Pressure already mounting**
**With Liverpool’s 4–2 win over Bournemouth on Friday night, the pressure is on Arsenal.**
**Will they respond?**
**They should. They have no choice but to.**