By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee
Football fans are set for a blockbuster clash as Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford in the opening round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The encounter promises to be one of the early highlights of the campaign, bringing together two historic rivals with high ambitions.
 
 Match Details
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Fixture: Manchester United vs. Arsenal
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Competition: Premier League 2025/26 – Matchday 1
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Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
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Kick-off Time: 6:30 PM (local time in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Palestine)
 
 Broadcast Information
The match will be aired live on beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa. For viewers outside the MENA region, access can be arranged through international streaming services and VPN platforms such as NordVPN.
 
 Predicted Lineups
Manchester United (expected XI):
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Goalkeeper: Altay Bayındır
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Defense: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro
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Midfield: Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo
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Attack: Sesko, Amad Diallo
Arsenal (expected XI):
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Goalkeeper: David Raya
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Defense: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Gabriel Magalhães
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Midfield: Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino
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Attack: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyökeres
 
 What to Expect
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Both teams will look to make a strong statement on opening day.
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Manchester United are expected to lean on new signings and their midfield creativity led by Bruno Fernandes.
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Arsenal, meanwhile, enter the clash with confidence, bolstered by Declan Rice and captain Martin Ødegaard orchestrating play.
This showdown is widely anticipated to set the tone for the season ahead, as both sides aim to challenge for the Premier League title.
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