Manchester Utd vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips (17 August)

Despite significant investments, Manchester United continues to disappoint. Last year, the Mancunian formation even hit the bottom by finishing unworthy 15th place in the Premier League with only 42 points taken in 38 games. The arrival on the bench of Ruben Amorim did not have the expected effect, but the Portuguese technician is still at the helm to impose his paw. The Red Devils had a great opportunity to save their season by winning the Europa League. Unfortunately, at the end of a final certainly dominated but tasteless, they fell against Tottenham 0-1. Manchester United must therefore be rebuilt and will have the advantage of not playing any European Cup, a first since the 2014/2015 financial year. Man U played two pre-season friendly games, against Leeds on July 19, 0-0 and West Ham 2-1 Victory on July 27.

Prime-in-premises since the Invincible season in 2004, Arsenal has been around the coronation in recent times. Manchester City dolphins in 2023 and 2024, the Gunners then underwent the law of Liverpool last year. They finished in 2nd place in the ranking with 10 points behind the Reds and again aim to fight for the title this season. The work carried out by Mikel Arteta is obviously carrying hope but we must now materialize this. In the Champions League, Arsenal also figured well while reaching the last square, beaten by PSG. As a friendly, the London club is perfect for the moment after two successes in front of Milan 1-0 on July 23 and Newcastle 3-2. 

During the offseason, Manchester United released defender Lindelof (without club) and the environment Eriksen (without club), who were at the end of the contract, as well as the veteran Evans, who retired. In addition, loaned to Aston Villa last January, the spam Rashford has signed up in Barcelona. The offensive sector was reshaped with the big cost arrivals of Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton) and Mbeumo (Brentford). We also note the recruitment of the young left side Diego Leon (Cerro Porteno). Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo compete with the disappointing attackers Zirkzee (3 goals in PL last year) and Hojlund (4 goals in PL last year). Captain Bruno Fernandes (8 goals and 10 PL passes last year) is one of the only Red Devils to have held his rank last year. The winger Diallo (8 goals and 6 PL passes last year) and the French defender Yoro must take on more and more importance.

Very disappointing last year, the Sterling striker was not kept by Arsenal. In addition, defender Tomiyasu (without club) was left free as are the Party (without club) and Jorginho (Flamengo) circles. The workforce of the Gunners was on the other hand reinforced with the recruitments of the porter Kepa (Chelsea), the zubimedi (Real Sociedad) and Norgaard (Brentford) circles as well as the Madueke (Chelsea) winger and the Goleador Gyokeres (Sporting) which engaged in Arsenal for 65 million euros. The winger SAKA (6 goals and 10 PL passes last year) must still play a major role this season just like the German international Havertz (9 goals and 3 PL passes last year), the Rice Middle and the Odegaard playmaker (3 goals and 8 PL passes). Behind, Saliba and Gabriel form a very complementary hinge. 

• Summary: Manchester United is going head to head with Arsenal starting on 17 Aug 2025 at 15:30 UTC at Old Trafford stadium, Manchester city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• Manchester Utd Feedinco Rating: 6.92
• Arsenal Feedinco Rating: 7.27