🔥 Calafiori strikes, United’s keepers struggle, Arsenal stats shine

First day of fire at Old Trafford where the revamped Manchester United of Ruben Amorim, coming from a disastrous championship, hosts the super Arsenal of Mikel Arteta, hunting for the coveted title.

Victor Gyokeres makes his Premier League debut against his mentor Amorim: the new Gunners striker is ready to write his new story in this chapter of his career marked Premier.

CALAFIORI UNLOCKS IT! GOALKEEPER NIGHTMARE FOR UNITED

In the 13th minute, Riccardo Calafiori opens the dance. Corner kick (the home specialty, as we will see) to return towards the United goal.

The trajectory is insidious, but Bayindir, the goalkeeper chosen by Amorim instead of Onana, is disastrous.

Empty exit and goal from the line by Calafiori. Unprophetic words from Amorim, who, justifying Onana's absence, had clarified that Bayindir's starting position was a technical choice.

🚨 André Onana has been dropped, no injury as Rúben Amorim confirms: “He's not injured, he's recovered… but the other players did well during pre-season, so I have to find a balance”.

“Next week, it will be a different story. This week, we chose these players”. pic.twitter.com/qWecW0VxFB

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2025

ARSENAL DEVASTATING ON CORNERS

Another goal from a set piece for Arsenal, which with Arteta has transformed this dynamic into an infallible weapon.

31 - Arsenal have scored 31 goals from corners since the start of 2023-24 in the Premier League; 11 more than the team with the next most in this period (Liverpool, 20). Trademark. pic.twitter.com/Rl4EaHKL2i

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 17, 2025

As reported by Opta, in fact, Arsenal have scored 31 goals from corners since the start of the 2023-2024 season. Liverpool, second in this ranking, is stuck at 20.

3 - Three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against Manchester United have been scored from corners, with three different defenders netting those (Timber, Saliba & Calafiori). Strategic. pic.twitter.com/NjduD0wj9t

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 17, 2025

And when Arsenal's opponent is Manchester United, the London defenders excel. As reported by Opta, three of the Gunners' last four Premier League goals against United have been scored by defenders.

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