United's defenders Sesko sets for action as Amorim plans to bring the team back to European competition
Manchester United are ready to make a strong statement in the 2025-26 Premier League season, starting with their opening match against Arsenal. The Red Devils have set their sights on a victory in this highly anticipated fixture, aiming to return to European soccer after a disappointing 15th-place finish in the previous campaign.
United's manager, Ruben Amorim, has emphasised the importance of focusing game by game to achieve this goal. He has also expressed that the team is better prepared and training harder for the upcoming season, having learned from the previous season's challenges.
Two key players, Joshua Zirkzee and Andre Onana, have recovered from their injuries and will be available for Sunday's match against Arsenal. However, Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui will miss the game due to unspecified reasons.
Manchester United have bolstered their squad this summer with the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old Slovenian striker, who joined United for a transfer fee of 76.5 million euros ($89 million) with additional 8.5 million euros in bonuses, made his Premier League debut against Arsenal, although he did not start the match. Sesko came on as a substitute, but his involvement in the game was noteworthy, as highlighted in videos and match highlights.
On the Arsenal side, Viktor Gyökeres, a former Sporting forward, joined the team in the summer. Gyökeres' tenure at Sporting, under Amorim, contributed to the club winning back-to-back titles. Gyökeres was the top scorer in the Primeira Liga for two consecutive seasons, but Amorim has yet to comment on his assessment of the Swede's abilities in comparison to Sesko.
The exchange rate between the US dollar and the Euro is $1 = 0.8558 euros. This summer, Manchester United have spent around 200 million pounds to strengthen their squad, signalling their determination to bounce back in the Premier League.
As the Premier League season gets underway, the fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal promises to deliver an exciting opening match at Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams. Both teams will be eager to make a strong start, with United aiming to win against Arsenal and kick off their journey towards a return to European soccer.
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- Manchester United, with Joshua Zirkzee and Andre Onana back from injuries, aim to win their opening Premier League match against Arsenal, hoping to kickstart their journey back to European soccer and competing in European leagues.
- The signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig is a significant addition to Manchester United's squad, as the team gears up for a strong statement in the 2025-26 Premier League season, including their highly anticipated match against Arsenal.
