Last Updated on agosto 13, 2025 8:19 am by Erwin Noguera
The Premier League is kicking off a new campaign featuring two historic giants of English football: Manchester United and Arsenal.
The match not only starts the season but also presents a narrative full of contrasts: an Arsenal side that has come close to winning the title in the last three seasons and a United side looking to rebuild after a year to forget.
For Mikel Arteta’s side, patience is beginning to wear thin. After three consecutive runner-up finishes and without lifting a major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup, the Spanish coach faces a season that could define his legacy in north London. The investment has been significant: Viktor Gyökeres, Martín Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke. The message is clear: this year is now or never.
In contrast, Manchester United are starting the season from a very different point in their competitive cycle. After finishing in a disappointing 15th place and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham, the Red Devils are facing a season without European competition for the first time in more than a decade.
With Rubén Amorim at the helm and offensive reinforcements such as Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, the immediate goal is to return to the elite, and a victory against a direct rival would be the best way to start that comeback.
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Manchester United vs. Arsenal Apostas Probabilidades e Informações
Manchester United +246 | Arsenal +104 | Sorteios: +250 |
Quando? | Sunday, August 17 at 11:30 AM ET, 10:30 AM CST, 9:30 AM MT, and 8:30 AM PT |
Onde? | Velho Trafford. |
Onde posso assistir? | fuboTV, Paramount+, Disney+, e Pavão |
Por que apostar no Manchester United?
At Manchester United, Amorim has begun to implement his renowned 3-4-3 formation, similar to the one he used successfully at Sporting Lisbon.
The system focuses on coordinated pressure and vertical attacks with few touches. The possible absence of Sesko as a starter could lead to Cunha playing as a false nine, with Mbeumo and Garnacho wide to stretch the opposition defense.
However, the three-man center back line could be compromised by the absence of Lisandro Martínez, which would force improvisation in that area.
United’s injury list continues to be a headache: Onana is doubtful, Zirkzee is carrying an injury, and Mazraoui has not played since his preseason injury. This could force Amorim to start Altay Bayındır in goal, a goalkeeper with no Premier League experience who could be aggressively pressured by Arsenal when coming out to collect the ball. The makeshift defense is another weakness that Arteta could exploit.
Por que apostar no Arsenal?
Arsenal arrive at Old Trafford with a well-established tactical setup. Arteta has found a system in 4-3-3 that balances high pressure with patient ball circulation.
The arrival of Gyökeres adds a different profile to the attack: a physical number nine, capable of holding up the ball and offering quick passes for the midfielders to arrive from the second line.
Zubimendi, meanwhile, is a more positional midfielder than Declan Rice, which could free up the Englishman to join the attack more often. In preseason, the Gunners showcased fluidity in transition and a remarkable ability to attack down the wings, especially with Bukayo Saka in fine form.
Arsenal present a more encouraging picture: apart from the already known absences of Trossard and Gabriel Jesus, the rest of the squad is available. The good news for the Londoners is that Havertz and Calafiori seem to have recovered and are ready to play.
Análise Final de Apostas: Manchester United x Arsenal
In the last 10 Premier League matches between the two sides, Arsenal have won five, United three, and there have been two draws. However, the previous two matches have ended in 1-1 draws.
The most recent of these was on March 9, with goals from Bruno Fernandes (Red Devils) and Declan Rice (Arsenal).
No Troca de Gambila, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Arsenal at +104, while Manchester United starts at +246.
For this match, our prediction is a victory for Arsenal.
Look for a win for Arsenal. For example, if you put $100 on Arsenal at +104, you’ll see a $204 win with a total payout of $304.00.