Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (Calafiori 13′)
Arsenal escaped from Old Trafford with all three points on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
After a promising start from a rejuvenated Manchester United, it was a poor error from stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir that gifted the visitors the lead.
Under pressure from William Saliba, Bayindir flapped at Declan Rice’s inswinging corner and allowed Riccardo Calafiori to bundle home at the back post.
Debutants Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo were standout performers from a United side who looked so much livelier than when finishing a record low 15th last season.
But despite dominating possession, having more shots and a better xG than their opponents, United could not find a way past the excellent David Raya.
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