Overview

• Calafiori’s 13th-minute header from a Declan Rice corner broke the deadlock after Altay Bayındır failed to clear.
• David Raya produced several key saves, including stops from Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, to preserve Arsenal’s clean sheet.
• Viktor Gyökeres, making his official debut as Arsenal’s sole striker, failed to register a shot during his 60-minute appearance.
• André Onana remained sidelined with a hamstring issue, leading to Altay Bayındır’s start, while Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho were left out.
• The opening victory underscores Arsenal’s title aspirations and deepens concerns over Manchester United’s squad depth under Rubén Amorim.