Mikel Arteta was not getting carried away as his Arsenal side secured a battling 1-0 win at Manchester United in their 2025/26 Premier League campaign opener. The Gunners needed to dig deep in the closing stages at Old Trafford with No.1 David Raya called into action to get the win secured.

Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal's Premier League win over Manchester United and Viktor Gyökeres' debut.

The additions of midfielder Martin Zubimendi and striker Viktor Gyokeres show Arsenal's ambition in what will be Mikel Arteta's most important season as manager.

Arsenal open their Premier League campaign away to Manchester United on Sunday and Alex Moneypenny, host of Cannon Pod, believes the "huge" season opener will set the Gunners up for the season. "It's massive for Arsenal to start well,

Arsenal open their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Sunday with boss Mikel Arteta making three major decisions across the attack and defence. The Gunners released their team news ahead of the game as fans pondered which XI the Spaniard would name given how tricky fixtures at the Theatre of Dreams can be.

Arsenal will be looking to improve upon its second-place finish in last year’s EPL season. Manchester United and Arsenal are set to renew their legendary rivalry on Sunday, Aug. 17, as they open up the English Premier League season.