Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was eager to share his reaction following their scrappy win at Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners knew it would be a tough task to head to Old Trafford against a new-look United on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

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.

The London club have not won a major trophy for over five years and, while the board retain faith, how many more 'almosts' can they afford?