Arsenal are Manchester United’s first opponents of the 2025–26 Premier League season and the two sides do battle at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United call off their pursuit of midfielder Carlos Baleba as things stand with Brighton remaining resolute in their stance the player is not leaving the club.

According to the Premier League winner odds, Arsenal are second favourites behind Liverpool, while United are fifth in the betting behind City and Chelsea. You can also get 15/4 on United finishing in the Premier League top four odds, while the Gunners are 1/5.

Manchester United have postponed their interest in a second transfer until next summer after already walking away from Carlos Baleba, according to reports. Ruben Amorim was initially keen to add a new centre-back to his ranks ahead of the 2025/26 season, but he will make do with the tools at his disposal.

Manchester United and Arsenal have each spent almost £200m over the summer, including the marquee signings of Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, both of whom could make their competitive debuts when the sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro had the chance to join Real Madrid back in the summer of 2024, but he chose the Red Devils instead.

Man Utd have not convinced everyone with their summer transfer business ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against Arsenal.

Manchester United once came close to making a signing which could have completely changed their current squad.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs aiming to sign new players and make a strong start to the new Premier League season. The Gunners still have their sights on Eberechi Eze but are facing competition from bitter rivals Tottenham.

Manchester United hold interest in the 24-year-old but Mikel Arteta's side are the first English club to make 'direct contact', as per a report.

Manchester United come into 2025–26 at their lowest ebb in half a century. Things can’t possibly be as bad again, especially with Ruben Amorim enjoying a full summer and preseason to work his specific ideas into the squad, new attacking arrivals improving a priority weakness, and general quiet optimism about what’s in store in the months ahead.

Fabrizio Romano is confident that Manchester United won’t give up on signing Carlos Baleba, even if it means waiting another year to get their hands on their main midfield target.The 21-year-old