It’s the Premier League opening weekend, and few fixtures carry as much weight as Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

For United, it’s a fresh start under Ruben Amorim’s first full season in charge, armed with new attacking firepower. For Arsenal, it’s another shot at shaking off the second-place curse to win the title.

🔴⚫ Man United are unbeaten in five pre-season matches.

⚪🔴 Arsenal ended pre-season with a dominant 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.

 

♻️Man United vs Arsenal Key Stats 📊:

📊 Man United have won more MD1 Premier League games than any other side (22)

📊 Arsenal have scored in their last 11 PL games at Old Trafford

📊 A United win would be their 100th against Arsenal in all competitions.

📊 United could become the first team ever to beat Arsenal 100 times in all competitions.

📊 Arsenal chase a 4th straight Premier League opening-day win & have scored in their last 11 league trips to Old Trafford.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥:

🔴Manchester United:

Amorim’s side approaches this season without European distractions, focusing entirely on domestic improvement after a dismal 2024/25. Benjamin Sesko headlines a new-look attack of summer signings with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha flanking the Slovenian.

Injuries to Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez limit defensive options, but Andre Onana is fit again, and Bruno Fernandes is set to play deeper to accommodate the front three. United’s pre-season title in the Summer Series adds a layer of quiet confidence.

🔵Arsenal:

Mikel Arteta’s men arrive full of belief after dismantling Bilbao in their final friendly, with Viktor Gyökeres, Martin Zubimendi, Bukayo Saka, and Kai Havertz all making telling contributions.

Leandro Trossard is a fitness doubt, but the only confirmed absentee is Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal’s midfield trio of Odegaard, Zubimendi, and Rice looks well-balanced, while the front line offers a mix of pace, power, and guile.

 

👥Predicted Lineups 👥:

🔴Manchester United (3-4-3):

Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko.

⚪Arsenal (4-3-3):

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀:

 🔹 Benjamin Sesko – Set for Premier League debut, aerial threat and link-up play to watch

🔹 Viktor Gyökeres – Powerful runner aiming to mark his EPL bow with a goal

🔹 Bruno Fernandes vs Martin Zubimendi – Midfield brains dictating tempo

🔹 Bukayo Saka – Arsenal’s wide menace, exploiting any defensive gaps

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵:

💵 Man United/Home to win = 4.25 ✅

💵 Arsenal/Away to win = 1.93 ✅

💵 Both teams to score =1.73 ✅

💵 Gyökeres to score anytime = 2.26 ✅

💵 Sesko to score anytime = 3.75 ✅

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.82 ✅

This is more than a curtain-raiser—it’s a meeting of two clubs desperate to reclaim former glory. United seek early momentum under Amorim, while Arsenal aim to prove they can go one better than second place.

With debutants in attack for both sides and key midfield battles on the horizon, expect intensity from the first whistle. Old Trafford is set for a blockbuster start to the season.

So, who takes the bragging rights in Manchester? Drop your predictions below.

 

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It’s the start of the Premier League season, and Chelsea kick things off at Stamford Bridge on Sunday against Crystal Palace in a London derby of champions – FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup & Community Shield Champions.

This meeting comes after Palace’s penalty shootout triumph in the Community Shield over Liverpool, with confidence high in Oliver Glasner’s camp. Chelsea, meanwhile, enters on the back of a flawless run of wins in pre-season friendlies.

🟦 Chelsea have won their last five matches (all competitions)

🦅 Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last nine competitive games

 

♻️ Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Key Facts 📊:

📊 Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League meetings with Palace.

📊 Chelsea have won all four previous opening-day matches against London clubs.

📊 Palace last beat Chelsea in the league in October 2017.

📊 Palace boast a better overall form than Chelsea in competitive games with 4 wins (1 PKs) and 2 draws in their last 6 games.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥:

🔵Chelsea:

Fresh from Club World Cup success after their UEFA Conference League success last season, Chelsea’s domestic ambitions remain high. With heavy investment again this summer, Maresca will look to turn cup success into a sustained title challenge.

Injuries at the back mean Adarabioyo and Chalobah are expected to form the central defensive pairing. Jackson’s suspension opens the door for Joao Pedro to lead the line, supported by the creativity of Palmer and Neto with Estevao ever ready.

🔴Crystal Palace:

The Eagles arrive with momentum after lifting the Community Shield. Glasner’s men are disciplined and tactically sound, with Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Sarr, and Mateta at the heart of their attack.

While the futures of Eze and Guehi remain uncertain, Palace’s midfield remains strong. Hughes or Lerma could partner with Wharton, depending on Kamada’s fitness. Without Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta will likely carry the goalscoring burden.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

Sanchez (GK); James, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Joao Pedro.

Crystal Palace (3-4-3):

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀:

🔹 Cole Palmer – Chelsea’s creative spark, key to breaking Palace’s shape.

🔹 Eberechi Eze – Palace’s main source of inspiration, can unlock tight defences.

🔹 Enzo Fernández – Orchestrator in the middle, dictating tempo for Chelsea.

🔹 Marc Guehi – Defensive leader tasked with containing Chelsea’s attack.

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵:

💵 Chelsea/Home to win = 1.68 ✅

💵 Palmer to score = 2.33 ✅

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.65 ✅

💵 Crystal Palace/Away to win = 5.22 ✅

This isn’t just another opening-day fixture. It’s a clash of contrasting ambitions—Chelsea aiming to push into the title race, and Palace looking to show their Community Shield win was no fluke.

Chelsea’s record against Palace makes them favourites, but Glasner’s side has shown they are no respecters of Goliaths. Stamford Bridge is set for a derby with early-season stakes.

So, who takes the bragging rights in London? Drop your predictions below.

 

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