Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction 17.08.2025 | English Premier League
Manchester United
0 - 0
Half time: 0 - 0
Full time: 0 - 0
Kick off:
Date:
Arsenal
1
4.07
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3.77
2
1.92
Contents
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 17th August, 2025
- Kickoff: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
- Venue: Old Trafford
Sunday afternoon brings the first heavyweight clash of the 2025/26 English Premier League as Manchester United host last season’s runners-up, Arsenal, at Old Trafford.
Rúben Amorim’s men will be looking to put the misery of last season behind them and strive for a finish in the European places at the very least. The Gunners, meanwhile, came close to finally lifting the Premier League trophy but fell short to Liverpool, and will therefore be aiming to take one step further and end a 20-year drought.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Manchester United
1 : 1
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
3 : 5
Manchester United
FA Cup
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Arsenal
2 : 0
Manchester United
Premier League
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Arsenal
2 : 1
Manchester United
Club Friendlies 1
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Manchester United
0 : 1
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
3 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
In the previous six head-to-head encounters in the Premier League, Manchester United have not done well against Arsenal. In fact, they have lost four of their last six Premier League matches against Arsenal, winning only once. More importantly, Arsenal are unbeaten in the last two H2H encounters at Old Trafford.
Manchester United team overview
The 2024/25 Premier League campaign was one to forget for everyone at Manchester United. The Red Devils suffered a staggering 18 defeats in 38 games and managed only two wins in their final ten league matches. They also had the seventh-worst home record in the division, with just seven wins in 19 matches, and won only once in their last five outings at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have had one major departure this summer — local boy Marcus Rashford, who has joined FC Barcelona. However, the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo should help strengthen the Red Devils’ attack.
Last matches of Manchester United
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Manchester United
1 : 1
Fiorentina
Club Friendlies 1
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Manchester United
2 : 2
Everton
Premier League Summer Series
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Manchester United
4 : 1
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League Summer Series
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Manchester United
0 : 0
Leeds United
Club Friendlies 1
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Hong Kong
1 : 3
Manchester United
Hybrid Friendlies
Manchester United lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Altay Bayındır
Defenders
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15
Leny Yoro
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5
Harry Maguire
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26
Ayden Heaven
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13
Patrick Dorgu
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16
Amad Diallo
Midfielders
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8
Bruno Fernandes
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18
Casemiro
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10
Matheus Cunha
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19
Bryan Mbeumo
Forwards
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7
Mason Mount
Arsenal team overview
Arsenal, on the other hand, enjoyed a much more successful campaign in 2024/25. They recorded the same number of losses as Liverpool — four in the entire season — but 14 draws, the joint-second most in the Premier League, ultimately killed any chance of lifting the title. Still, Arsenal were the second-best team away from home last season, collecting 35 points and earning the third-most wins, behind only Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal have also had a busy summer transfer window, with Viktor Gyökeres being the main talking point ahead of the new season. Noni Madueke and Martín Zubimendi have also joined the Gunners, while Kieran Tierney and Jorginho have departed.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Arsenal
3 : 0
Athletic Bilbao
Emirates Cup
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Arsenal
2 : 3
Villarreal
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
0 : 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
3 : 2
Newcastle United
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
1 : 0
AC Milan
Club Friendlies 1
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
David Raya
Defenders
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12
Jurriën Timber
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2
William Saliba
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders
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41
Declan Rice
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36
Martín Zubimendi
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11
Gabriel Martinelli
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8
Martin Ødegaard
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7
Bukayo Saka
Forwards
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14
Viktor Gyökeres
Prediction
Arsenal have finally overcome their inferiority complex when facing Manchester United in recent seasons. They have lost only once in the last six head-to-head league encounters with the Red Devils, winning on four occasions, and are currently unbeaten in two consecutive games at Old Trafford. These stats, along with the additional fact of 14 unbeaten away matches, should give the Gunners plenty of confidence ahead of Sunday’s trip to Manchester. We predict a win for Arsenal on the opening day of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Three reasons we expect Arsenal to Win
- Arsenal have won 4 of their last 6 Premier League matches against Manchester United
- Arsenal have avoided a defeat in 2 consecutive matches against Manchester United at Old Trafford
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 14 consecutive away matches in the Premier League
Main prediction Manchester United - Arsenal
Arsenal to win
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.01
Manchester United vs Arsenal standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Brentford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 | West Ham United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |