Calafiori Header Lifts Arsenal Past Manchester United

Manchester United 0–1 Arsenal | Premier League

Arsenal began their campaign with a statement win at Old Trafford, edging Manchester United 1-0 in a tense and hard-fought contest.

The decisive moment arrived in the 13th minute when Riccardo Calafiori headed in a Declan Rice corner. United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir failed to deal with the delivery and Calafiori reacted first to guide the ball home.

United produced long spells of pressure and finished with a heavy shot count but could not find a way past David Raya, who made a series of strong saves. Patrick Dorgu struck the post during a spell of second-half pressure as Arsenal held firm.

Rúben Amorim’s new-look United featured several recent arrivals and there were bright moments from Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, yet the final touch was missing. Benjamin Šeško came on late but could not change the outcome.