Arsenal Secures Narrow Opening Win Over Manchester United at Old Trafford

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, maintaining their perfect start to Premier League seasons with a 13th consecutive league goal at this venue. Riccardo Calafiori's first-half header, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error by United's Altay Bayindir, proved decisive, while Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. Despite dominating possession and territorial advantage, Manchester United struggled to create clear scoring opportunities, with new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo unable to convert chances, and striker Viktor Gyokeres delivering a disappointing debut with no shots on goal. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, managed the game effectively, showing strong defensive discipline in the second half to withstand United's pressure. The match highlighted Manchester United's ongoing issues in goalkeeping and attacking cohesion, while Arsenal's set-piece efficiency and defensive resilience were key to their win. Calafiori and Raya were pivotal figures, with Calafiori emphasizing the importance of collective effort and competition within the squad for sustained success.