Manchester United are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season, and they will be challenged right away when they host Arsenal in English Premier League action on Sunday. The Red Devils finished 15th in the EPL table and were held off the score sheet in three of their last four matches of the season across all competitions,

Manchester United take on Arsenal in the headline clash of the opening Premier League weekend. Ruben Amorim’s side host one of their historic rivals at Old Trafford, with both sides desperate to start strongly.

Both squads look stronger than the second half of last season, but even the most one-eyed United fans are realistic enough to know the teams have different aspirations. There is pressure on Arteta and Arsenal to get over the line and win the title, while United need to convince people they are a coherent team who can challenge for Europe.