US EditionArsenal Were Faster than Ever in Win at Manchester United, but Is New Style Here to Stay or Circumstantial?
Riccardo Calafiori’s header from a Declan Rice corner secured Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford, marking their fifth victory in six matches against Manchester United.
- On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Arsenal won 1-0 against Manchester United at Old Trafford in their Premier League opener.
- Arsenal’s victory followed a preseason shift toward a faster, more direct style supported by squad depth additions this summer.
- Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal from a Declan Rice corner after Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir erred in the 13th minute.
- Arsenal advanced toward goal at 2.02 meters per second, 55% quicker than their average over the last three seasons, highlighting their new approach.
- Manchester United showed improvement and new signings in a positive preseason but still face goalkeeping issues and pressure to qualify for Champions League.
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Arsenal quickly scored and then resisted the repeated assaults of the Manchester United attackers (1-0) thanks to his goaltender David Raya on Sunday in Old Trafford in the poster of the first day of the Premier League. A corner of Declan Rice was taken over by Riccardo Calafiori (13'), after a failed intervention by Altay Bayindir, the Turkish goaltender preferred to Cameroonian André Onana. This is the 31st goal recorded on corner since the 20…
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