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Manchester United vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Old Trafford

Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club
Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.

Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Manchester United vs Arsenal

1-0 to the Arsenal! The Gunners hold on for all three points at Old Trafford, where Ruben Amorim's first full season in charge of Manchester United ends in defeat. The visitors scored what proved to be the winner in the 13th minute, when Declan Rice's deflected corner was headed in on the line by Riccardo Calafiori. United sought a response and looked bright in attack, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo both impressing on their debuts. Yet, despite an xG of 1.59 to their opponents' 1.05 and 61.2% of the possession, the hosts could not find the equaliser. Amorim's side will look to respond away at Fulham next Sunday, the day after Arsenal welcome newly promoted Leeds United to the Emirates Stadium. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!

17 August 2025 18:28

Manchester United vs Arsenal

FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-1 ARSENAL

17 August 2025 18:24

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Arsenal have the opportunity to put the contest to bed as they counter from a corner, with Odegaard leading the charge once more. However, a vital touch sees United just about deal with a ball into the six-yard box, before Bayindir gathers.

17 August 2025 18:24

Manchester United vs Arsenal

A long ball is pumped forward into the Arsenal box. Timber gets his head to the ball, but only succeeds in diverting it behind for a corner.

17 August 2025 18:23

Manchester United vs Arsenal

We are into the final two minutes of stoppage time. United have the ball, but need to get it forward as soon as possible.

17 August 2025 18:22

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Lewis-Skelly is deemed to have caught Mbeumo late and has his name taken by the referee.

17 August 2025 18:20

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Good block! Arsenal look to put the contest to bed and the ball is neatly threaded through for Saka. However, De Ligt quickly gets across to deflect his volley away from goal, and behind for a corner.

17 August 2025 18:19

Manchester United vs Arsenal

The fourth official raises his board to indicate six additional minutes will be played at the end of this game.

17 August 2025 18:18

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Yellow Card Jurriën Timber

17 August 2025 18:18

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Try as they may, the ball just will not break for United. A ball into the box does not quite fall their way, and they are unable to find a way through the blanket of white Arsenal shirts.

17 August 2025 18:17

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