Manchester United vs Arsenal proved an unusually high-tax affair for Week 1 of a Premier League season, and it was ultimately an error that divided the sides at Old Trafford.
Arsenal arrived with favorites status but found a dedicated Man United up for the occasion.
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The Red Devils are still seeking for understanding with their new attackers but were mostly solid at the back aside from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir’s poor work on a 13th-minute corner kick.
And so it was that Arsenal used a corner kick to their advantage yet again. But who starred and who slumped in Week 1?
Manchester United player ratings vs Arsenal
Altay Bayindir: 4 — Just a brutal play on Arsenal’s opening goal, especially given he will have been drille