.jpg)
Here’s a comprehensive ~1,000-word preview of the Premier League season opener between Manchester United and Arsenal on Sunday, 17 August 2025, covering all the key details you asked for:
Event
Details
- Fixture:
Manchester United vs Arsenal
- Date:
Sunday, 17 August 2025 — the opening weekend of the 2025–26 Premier
League season.
- Venue:
Old Trafford, Manchester — Arsenal’s first match of the new
campaign takes them to United’s iconic ground.
- Kick-off Time:
Scheduled for 4:30 pm BST (UK time).
Live
Coverage & Streaming
- United Kingdom:
Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League,
with coverage via Sky Sports App, Sky Go, and Now TV.
- International:
Coverage, streaming options, and commentary will vary depending on
broadcasters in each region—check local providers.
Team
News & Possible Lineups
Manchester
United
- Manager:
Rúben Amorim, beginning his first full season in charge.
- New Signings:
- Benjamin Sesko
is set to make his debut and could “start or make an impact off the
bench.”
- Bryan Mbeumo
and Matheus Cunha also join the attacking options.
- Injuries & Absences:
- Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are definitely out.
- Andre Onana
and Joshua Zirkzee are back in training but not match-fit yet.
- Likely Formation & Lineup: A 3-4-3 or similar is expected. Possible XI:
- GK:
Bayindir
- Back three:
Yoro, De Ligt (or Maguire), Shaw
- Wing-backs:
Dalot, Dorgu
- Midfield:
Casemiro (or Ugarte), Bruno Fernandes
- Front three:
Mbeumo, Mount (or Cunha), Cunha—or Sesko if he starts.
Arsenal
- Manager:
Mikel Arteta, aiming to go one step further after three straight
runner-up finishes.
- New Signings:
- Viktor Gyökeres,
Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Nørgaard bolster the attack
and midfield.
- Injuries & Doubts:
- Gabriel Jesus
remains sidelined long-term.
- Leandro Trossard is returning from a groin issue—possibly available.
- GK:
Raya
- Defence:
White (or Timber), Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori (or Lewis-Skelly) Midfield:
Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Ødegaard (c)
- Attack:
Saka, Martinelli, Gyökeres (or Havertz or Trossard)