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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester United vs Arsenal
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
17-08-2025
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TIME:
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09.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
07.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Old Trafford
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Sesko vs Gyökeres: Premier League Debuts Set the Stage for Old Trafford Clash
Had the summer unfolded differently, Benjamin Sesko could have been wearing Arsenal red and Viktor Gyökeres lining up for Manchester United. Instead, fate has flipped the script. Sesko will make his bow for United, while Gyökeres prepares to test himself against his former Sporting Lisbon boss, Rúben Amorim, now in the Arsenal dugout.
Amorim has confirmed Sesko is fully fit and mentally ready for his Premier League debut, potentially spearheading a fresh-look front three alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Such a setup, however, may push Bruno Fernandes into a deeper midfield role.
United have also received timely boosts: Joshua Zirkzee and Andre Onana have shaken off recent knocks, while Rasmus Højlund — still linked with Fulham — remains available. On the flip side, Noussair Mazraoui (hamstring) and Lisandro Martínez (knee) are sidelined.
For Arsenal, Gyökeres’ powerful showing against Athletic Club has almost certainly earned him a starting spot, though Kai Havertz’s spectacular goal off the bench gives Mikel Arteta food for thought. Should the Swede score on debut, he would become only the third player to net against United at Old Trafford in their first Premier League outing — following Mo Johnston in 1992 and Paulo Wanchope in 1997.
Arteta is hopeful Leandro Trossard will shake off a groin issue in time for the clash, leaving Gabriel Jesus — recovering from an ACL injury — as the visitors’ only confirmed absentee.
All eyes now turn to Old Trafford, where two summer headline-makers could define the weekend’s narrative.