The Loose Cannon Podcast

Riccardo Calafiori headed home Declan Rice’s corner to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, handing the Gunners three points in the club’s 100th consecutive top-flight season opener.

Manchester United threatened at times — hitting the post and forcing key defensive interventions — while United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir spilled the set-piece that led to the decisive goal. Arsenal defended resolutely, with William Saliba and the back line blocking late chances.

Mikel Arteta described the performance as pragmatic rather than pretty; Arsenal absorbed pressure, nicked a crucial away win, and now look ahead to Leeds at home and then a trip to Anfield.