Overview

• Andre Onana was left out of Manchester United’s matchday squad against Arsenal despite manager Ruben Amorim confirming his full recovery from a July hamstring strain.
• Altay Bayindir started in goal at Old Trafford, with veteran Tom Heaton named on the bench for United’s 2025–26 Premier League opener.
• Amorim described the decision as a tactical choice driven by Bayindir and Heaton’s strong pre-season performances rather than any current injury concern for Onana.
• Media outlets have renewed reports linking former United icon David de Gea and Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma as potential long-term goalkeeper alternatives.
• Rasmus Hojlund was also omitted from the squad and is expected to depart after Benjamin Sesko’s arrival, underscoring the club’s wider summer restructuring.