We simulated Man Utd vs Arsenal to predict huge Premier League clash

Arsenal kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season later today, with the Gunners starting against rivals Manchester United.

The previous campaign saw Arsenal finish second in the Premier League for a third consecutive season, with Liverpool this time beating the Gunners to the trophy. Some impressive summer recruitment has seen Mikel Arteta's side finally sign a proven goalscorer in Viktor Gyokeres, while Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera and Kepa Arrizabalaga also joined the club.

It won't be an easy start to the season for Arsenal, with the Gunners beginning the new campaign with a trip to Old Trafford to take on Man United. The last time the two sides met saw the points shared, with Declan Rice getting on the scoresheet for the Gunners in a 1-1 draw.

So, can Arsenal start the new season with three points in the Premier League today? We used EA FC 25 to get a score prediction.

Manchester United vs Arsenal score predicted by simulation

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries, suspensions, and transfers. The kits from the 2025/26 season aren't available in EA FC 25, so both sides were lined up in last season's kits, while new transfers may have incorrect squad numbers in-game.

We predict that United could set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Heaven; Amad, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko.

We predict that Arsenal could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.

Arsenal started on top at Old Trafford, and they had two big chances to take the lead in the opening 20 minutes, but Gyokeres was unable to direct any of his close-range efforts on target. They were glaring misses from the Swedish international, and just before half-time, it was the other new striker who scored first.

Bryan Mbeumo and Amad combined down the right to skip past the Arsenal defence, with the latter being allowed to run freely into space on the wing. As Gabriel came across to cover, Amad picked out Benjamin Sesko unmarked in the box, and after cutting onto his left foot, the striker found the net with a curling effort.

After the break, Arsenal took full control of the game, and they managed to level the score in the 66th minute when Andre Onana pushed Gabriel Martinelli's shot into the path of Bukayo Saka, allowing the Englishman to tap into an empty net from close range. With the score level, the Gunners continued to dominate, and in the 91st minute, Arteta's side were able to turn the game on its head and find a late winner.

A long ball forward sent Gyokeres through on goal, but as he shot, Matthijs de Ligt recovered fantastically to make an important block. The ball fell perfectly for Martinelli, with the Brazilian sending a sweetly struck volley into the far corner to hand United late heartbreak.

EA FC 25 predicted final score: Man United 1-2 Arsenal

What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments!

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