Manchester United and Arsenal go to war again in a huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford this afternoon.
It could be a tale of two strikers today with Viktor Gyokeres expected to make his league debut following his summer arrival from Sporting CP.
Benjamin Sesko became a United player last week with hope he, along with fellow arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, can help erase the memory of last season’s horrific campaign.
At one point this summer, Sesko was Arsenal’s leading target while United were huge admirers of Gyokeres, thought to have been turned down by the striker.
Both sides will be hoping the one that got away won’t come back to haunt them as they seek to get the new season off to a perfect start.
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August 17, 2025 3:18 pm
Man Utd team to face Arsenal
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Bayindir, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Dalot, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Mount, Cunha
Subs: Subs: Heaton, Fredricson, Heaven, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Amad, Sesko, Zirkzee
August 17, 2025 3:17 pm
Sesko on the bench for United, Gyokeres starts
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United’s new leading man settles for a spot among the subs.
August 17, 2025 3:07 pm
How Man Utd could line up today
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While Ruben Amorim suggested this week Andre Onana would be available, reports ahead of kick-off suggest the Cameroon international will not be in the starting XI this afternoon.
August 17, 2025 3:04 pm
How Arsenal could line up today
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With the exception of Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal are injury-free again and have all of their new signings ready to make their competitive debuts.
Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres could come straight into the side today.
August 17, 2025 3:01 pm
Man Utd vs Arsenal TV channel and stream
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You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
Of course,
August 17, 2025 2:58 pm
Man Utd vs Arsenal kickoff-time
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United vs Arsenal takes centre stage this afternoon with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm.
August 17, 2025 2:57 pm
Good afternoon!
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While no longer tearing strips off each other in the title race, there is still something special about Manchester United vs Arsenal.
Battles from an almost bygone era defined the Premier League for so many years and having fallen on the opening weekend of the new season, this latest edition will already hold huge significance.
Stick around, all your team news is on the way.
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