Manchester United launched their 2025/26 campaign with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. Ricardo Calfioli scored a very important goal in the first half, returning home from close range after Altai Bayindir flaps his wings at the corner of Declan Rice.
The Red Devils certainly feel gred that they hadn’t scored at least points from the collision.
Summer signatures Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha were both impressed by Old Trafford.
Express Sports ranks how United stars carried in the Theatre of Dreams…
Altay Bayindir -4
The goalkeeper failed to justify the show of faith from the manager. Turkish internationals were too weak for the sole goal of the game, lacking all forms of belief when playing from behind. Again, he highlighted why United should sign the new No. 1.
Renee Yoro-6
The steady performance from the French was abandoned at his desire to go for a long time after his death.
Matthijs de ligt -8
They faced tough work against Viktor Gyokeres, but they won that fight overall. With a physical, tight matchup, he prevented the Arsenal star from keeping play, and ultimately urged him to pull broadly across the board before being replaced by Kai Hubbers.
Luke Show – 7 (Maguire, 80′)
I was given a license to keep the Bukayo Saka quiet throughout and overload large areas with Dorgu from time to time. A solid option for his manager if he can stay healthy.
Diogo Dalot – 5 (Diallo, 55′)
A safe bet, but Portugal International lacks the offensive threat of truly claiming itself as a wingback. I’ve noticed that I’m in a good area several times, but I was confused about his final product.
Casemiro – 6 (Ugarte, 65′)
Because of his lack of speed, he made up for it with smart reading of the game. He kept a close eye on the play and showed his willingness to widen the ball with many well-performed passes.
Bruno Fernandez-6
Unfolding in a deeper role, the skipper failed to truly impose a conflict in an offensive sense. I created some openings from deep, but even in dangerous areas I made a bit of a sloppy error.
Patrick Dorgue-6
It was unfortunate that his sweet strike didn’t become equal when he bounced off the post. I showed plenty of energy throughout and picked up the ball in good areas, but sometimes I was able to do more in pockets of those spaces. Lost his man due to a very important goal. reservation.
Bryan Mbeumo – 8
The new signature hit the ground running at Old Trafford. His pace and energy made Arsenal defense at the counter scary, and his willingness to go both sides of the marker gave him a constant headache too. He forced the best save of the game from Raya with his header.
Mason Mount – 7 (Sesco, 65′)
England International was excellent in the first half, swapping fluidly across the front with his teammates and set an example in his press. His shock protruded after the interval.
Matheus Cunha – 8
The exciting performances from the Brazilians cause countless problems in Arsenal’s normally crazy backline. I made some openings in the first half and forced a fine stop from Raya.
Alternatives
Amad Diallo – 7
Many stressed why he believes he should be the right-winger of United’s first choice. Ivorian provided many offensive threats and poses many powerful challenges to highlight how it can exist at both ends of the pitch.
Benjamin Sesco – 6
He failed to make the impact he would have hoped for off the bench. His height and strength occupied Arsenal’s centre-back, but he was limited to a handful of touches.
Manuel Ugarte – 5
He gave Fernandez a bigger license to bomb towards the end of the match, but the midfielder killed a lot of United’s momentum. Two cheap fouls and indecent shots summarise his influence.
Harry Maguire-6
I was sent when United searched for an equalizer late and met a handful of long balls.
