Manchester United vs Arsenal: TV Channel, Broadcast, Kick-Off Time and Predicted Lineups for Premier League Opener
Old Trafford hosts first big derby of the 2025/26 season
The Premier League kicks off with a blockbuster clash as Manchester United and Arsenal face each other in the opening round this Sunday (17 August). The match at Old Trafford will be both clubs’ competitive debut for the 2025/26 season and the first major derby of the campaign.
Title Aspirations from the Start
United, now under Ruben Amorim, enter the season with renewed ambitions after heavy summer spending, including the high-profile arrival of striker Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, are chasing their first league title in two decades and have bolstered their attack with Viktor Gyökeres, last season’s top scorer in Portugal.
Match Details
- Fixture: Manchester United vs Arsenal – Premier League, Round 1
- Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025
- Kick-off: 12:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- TV: ESPN (Pay TV)
- Streaming: Disney+
Probable Lineups
Manchester United: Altay Bayındır; Amad Diallo, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot; Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes; Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo.
Arsenal: David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori; Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard; Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyökeres.
A Clash with Early Season Stakes
Both teams are eager to make a statement. For United, three points could set the tone for a title challenge. For Arsenal, a win at Old Trafford would be a powerful signal that they are ready to turn near-misses into silverware.
