Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has dropped Ramus Hojlund ahead of the Super Sunday clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford this evening. Softfootball can reveal that new summer signings, Matheus Cuhna and Bryan Mbeumo will start for the Red Devils.
Mikel Arteta has also thrown in his new boys in the mix as Viktor Gyokeres will lead the line while former Real Siciedad player Martin Zubimendi starts in midfield while Benjamin Šeško is on the bench for Manchester United.
Andre Onana missed pre-season due to injury but he has been back in training for over a week with Manchester United but does not make the match-day squad as Turkey international Altay Bayindir. Joshua Zirkzee is fit enough for the bench as he also missed the pre-season part of the United States due to injury.
Long-term absentee, Lisandro Martinez is back in training but the game against Arsenal comes too soon for him. He is expected back very soon. Also, missing the game against the Gunners is Noussair Mazraoui due to injury but he wouldn’t be out for long. No place also for Harry Maguire in the starting line-up.
Diogo Dalot plays ahead of Amad Diallo at right-wing back while Bruno Fernandez remain Captain of the side. There is no place for Rasmus Hojlund who is on his way out of the club with a Series A return proposed for the former Atalanta start.
Manchester United on their verified X handle shared their official lineup for the match.
Man United XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Dorgu; Casemiro, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha.
🥁 Here it is…
Our first #PL starting line-up of 2025/26! 🔴👊
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2025
For Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has stuck with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka to provide the creativity for Gyokeres upfront while Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi play behind them in midfield.
The one notable absentee for Arsenal is the Brazilian Gabriel Jesus due to injury from last season. Belgium international Leandro Trossard has recovered on time to make the match-day squad.
⚪️ 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔴
🛡️ Gabriel and Saliba at the back
✨ Odegaard pulling the strings
💥 Gyokeres leads the lineLet’s start the season in style, Gunners ✨
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025
Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Martinelli; Gyökeres.
Manchester United are expected to hold a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva. The supporters from both clubs will join in paying their respects and honour their lives as they offer their deepest condolences to their family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss.
