Overview
- Riccardo Calafiori headed home a Declan Rice corner in the 13th minute after Altay Bayindir spilled the delivery to net the match’s only goal.
- Manchester United held nearly 70 percent possession and outshot Arsenal but lacked clinical finishing in the final third.
- Patrick Dorgu struck the right post in the 30th minute and Matheus Cunha saw his effort tipped wide by David Raya as United pressed for an equaliser.
- Mikel Arteta introduced Kai Havertz in the 60th minute, and the midfielder injected energy into Arsenal’s attack without adding to the score.
- Benjamin Sesko made his Manchester United debut after his summer move from RB Leipzig and struggled to make an impact off the bench.