Unbelievable statistics about MU and Arsenal

On the evening of August 17, Old Trafford will become the center of attention when MU welcomes Arsenal in the opening round of the 2025/26 Premier League.

For the first time in the Premier League era, Manchester United and Arsenal will face each other in the opening round. If calculated broadly, this will be the 6th time the two teams will open the season with a direct confrontation in the top flight of the foggy country, with a balanced record: each side won 2 matches, drew 1. Notably, MU also owns an impressive record of playing the opening match at home for 9 consecutive seasons - a number that no other English team has achieved.

The match at Old Trafford saw a series of new recruits make their debut. On the "Red Devils" side, the trio of new recruits Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are likely to start from the beginning.

Arsenal are likely to give opportunities to new recruits Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Viktor Gyokeres. Notably, Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko - two blockbuster contracts in the attack - are facing the opportunity to play for the first time in the big match against MU and Arsenal.

Coach Ruben Amorim has never lost his opening match in charge of a team in the national championship. The "Gunners" will certainly be a big challenge but also an opportunity for him to continue to extend his unbeaten record.

In the Premier League era, MU has only lost at home in the opening round 3 times, against Everton (1992/93), Swansea (2014/15) and Crystal Palace (2020/21). Statistics show that Old Trafford is always a reliable support for MU on the opening day.

The Red Devils have won 99 of their 243 meetings with Arsenal in all competitions (D55, L89). They could become the first team to beat Arsenal 100 times if they win at Old Trafford. However, Arsenal have been in better form, losing just two of their last 14 Premier League games (W8, D4), and are unbeaten in their last five meetings (W4, D1).

Gykeres has scored in his opening league game for four consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka could become the second Arsenal player to score in his opening game in three consecutive seasons, after Thierry Henry (2001-2003).

No one has surpassed Wayne Rooney in the top scorer list of the match with 12 goals against Arsenal. Next is Jack Rowley (10 goals), while Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo, both have nine goals.

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