Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Arsenal FC 2 - 0 Manchester United FC
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:15A second-half onslaught sees Arsenal to victory over meek Manchester United at the Emirates, where the Gunners' mastery of set-pieces proved the difference in a 2-0 win. Consigning United to their first defeat under Ruben Amorim, the hosts stepped up a gear following a tepid first half, sending in a series of threatening corners, two of which led to goals. First, Timber flicked home a wicked Rice delivery, then Saliba unwittingly converted another with his backside. Arsenal's final xG of 2.33 towers over their visitors' 0.31, telling the tale of their dominance after half-time. With 11 goals in four Premier League games, Mikel Arteta's men have surged back to within seven points of top spot and can eagerly anticipate a weekend trip to Fulham. Meanwhile, Manchester United must lick their wounds and then prepare to host Nottingham Forest on Saturday. That's all from north London, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:08FULL-TIME: ARSENAL 2-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:08The clock ticks down towards the final whistle in north London, and three points for Arsenal will close the gap to Liverpool, who drew earlier on today. They are certainly back in the title race - if they were ever out of it in the first place.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:06There will be at least four added minutes at the end of this second half, and in the first, United just about survive yet another corner. Onana has been under siege since half-time.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:03Arsenal are coasting to victory now, and this will be their seventh win from the last eight on home soil. United's wait for success at the Emirates goes on: they last won here back in 2019.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:02Substitution Martin Ødegaard Jorge Luiz Frello Filho
Arsenal vs Manchester United
22:00Rather than shooting, Bruno Fernandes deftly plays in Antony from the free-kick, slipping a ball to the side of Arsenal's defensive wall. However, the winger's shot is fired straight at Raya, then the Gunners quickly scramble the rebound away.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:59Merino brings down Antony with an ill-timed lunge, so United are set to have a dead-ball opportunity of their own. It'll be a free-kick for the visitors, around 20 yards from goal.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:58As a measure of Arsenal's set-piece dominance today, Manchester United have conceded two goals from corners in a Premier League match for the first time since January 2014 versus Chelsea. That day, both goals were scored by Samuel Eto'o.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:56Saka skips away from Mazraoui on the right, then sends a teasing ball across the six-yard box. At full stretch, Yoro intervenes and prods it behind for yet another corner - more danger for Man Utd.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:51Substitution Rasmus Winther Højlund Antony Matheus dos Santos
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:51CLOSE! Arsenal's 11th corner-kick almost brings their third goal - United just don't know how to defend them! On this occasion, Merino leaps highest in the box, but his downward header skips off the greasy turf and slips narrowly wide of the right-hand post!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:50Havertz is denied by Onana at the near post, as he shoots low and hard from a tight angle on the left. Then, United survive another corner, which Onana punches over the top under immense pressure.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:46Assist Thomas Teye Partey
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:44Sensing his side have lost a little of the momentum, built up at the start of this half, Arteta seems to be readying some substitutes near the touchline. Meanwhile, Rashford drills a low cross from the left straight towards Raya at the near post.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:43Substitution Oleksandr Zinchenko Mikel Merino Zazón
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:43Substitution Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva Leandro Trossard
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:42SUPER SAVE! De Ligt is denied by Raya! Following a free-kick on the right, the United defender guides a 10-yard header towards the top-right corner, but Arsenal's goalkeeper leaps up to make a spectacular stop, clawing the ball away at full stretch! That's as close as the Red Devils have come to scoring so far.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:40After a weathering a storm, United come out the other side still just one goal behind, and that's a deficit that leaves them with some chance of salvaging a point. Opta's live win predictor has their chances of victory down at just 3% now, but a draw would still represent a good result.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:38Yellow Card Oleksandr Zinchenko
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:36OFF THE LINE! Another fizzed Rice corner causes havoc in United's six-yard box, and Zirkzee's attempted clearance is apparently bound for his own net. Only a last-gasp touch from Ugarte gets it away from the goal-line, and the visitors escape! It could so easily have been 2-0!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:31Saka slips clear of his marker and picks up a pass from Odegaard in the area, before testing Onana with a low drive. The goalkeeper makes a smart save, but the offside flag was up in any case.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:31Substitution Jacob Harry Maguire Leny Olivier Yoro
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:31Substitution Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:31Substitution Mason Tony Mount Marcus Rashford
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:30Arsenal have now scored 21 goals from corners since the start of last season's Premier League, which is the most of any team over that time. In addition to their talented attackers, such prowess makes them a formidable force.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:26Assist Declan Rice
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:26Goal Jurriën David Norman Timber
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:23Yellow Card Jacob Harry Maguire
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:23After taking the ball from Timber in the box, Odegaard lays a short pass back to Rice, who then strikes first time from 20 yards out. His effort is deflected high over the crossbar, but the subsequent corner comes to nothing.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:22Garnacho sends a dangerous ball across the six-yard box with the outside of his boot, but Hojlund can't quite meet it. Then, Martinelli races clear down the other end and sees a low shot deflected by Maguire into Onana's gloves. It's a promising start to the second half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:18Arsenal kick off, and we are back under way in north London!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:17Substitution Tyrell Johannes Chicco Malacia Amad Diallo Traoré
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:13To give some context around how tepid the first half has been, there have been just five shots attempted so far (three by Arsenal, two by Man Utd), and that's the fewest in the first half of any Premier League match this season. Remember, the Gunners have scored in all of their last 12 outings at the Emirates, so they should be able to go up a gear or two during the second half; as things stand, United will probably be quite content.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:09A cagey, cautious encounter at the Emirates remains goalless at half-time, and Arsenal are all still square with Manchester United. The hosts have had the better chances - mostly via set-piece situations - and Partey should have put them ahead with a close-range header - but their xG stands at just 0.33, while United's is a meagre 0.08 so far. Only Dalot's drive shortly before the break threatened the Gunners' goal, as the away side kept possession and looked to draw their opponents on. In terms of spectacle, there has been little for the fans to get excited about, and surely this game will warm up after the interval.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:03HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:00Yellow Card Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro
Arsenal vs Manchester United
21:00JUST WIDE! Following a free-kick delivery into the box, the ball breaks for Mount, who slices his 20-yard attempt wildly across Arsenal's area. It ultimately falls for Dalot on the right, and the latter's rasping drive from a tight angle zips just past the far post!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:59Yellow Card Tyrell Johannes Chicco Malacia
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:58Timber chops down Garnacho around 30 yards from his own goal, so Manchester United will have a rare chance to load the ball into Arsenal's box from a free-kick.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:57Arsenal stay on the ball for a sustained spell, seeking any gaps to exploit. Martinelli then spots a slither of space on the left touchline, but his high delivery into the box is safely pouched by Onana.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:55A rare direct ball forward for Malacia is swept up by Timber, and United's long spell of possession ends. The visitors are immediately back in their defensive shape, though, and Arsenal are still failing to break it down. Arteta is deep in animated discussion with his coaches - he can't be entirely happy.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:53Manchester United are continuing with their patient approach, passing around safely in midfield and at the back. Of course, a draw would represent an acceptable result for the Red Devils given the circumstances, and the onus is on Arsenal to attack.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:50Six of Arsenal's last seven games at the Emirates - where they are also on a 12-game scoring sequence across all competitions - have ended in victory. However, they are being frustrated today, as United are making their life relatively difficult.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:49Although they've had 56% of the ball, Manchester United are yet to manage a single touch in the opposition box. As things stand, Opta's live win predictor has their chance of victory at just 16%, compared to Arsenal's 59% - we'll see!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:47Saka skips inside from the right flank and beats Malacia again, before crossing into a crowded six-yard box. The ball strikes Maguire on the hip, then appears to touch his arm, but the referee and the VAR agree that no penalty should be awarded. It would've been very harsh anyway.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:45Amid what is now quite heavy rain in north London, Arsenal pour forward again. After making a steady start, the home side are now on top and look much likelier to break the deadlock - particularly from dead-ball situations.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:43CLOSE! Following the corner, which is swung in from the right by Saka, Zinchenko has a 10-yard shot blocked before the ball breaks for Martinelli. Stretching, he prods his shot narrowly wide of the left-hand post!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:41Saka forces a corner near the right byline, as he outwits Malacia before Mazraoui intervenes to knock the ball behind. It'll be another set-piece opportunity for the Gunners.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:39After Saka's inswinging corner is punched firmly away by Onana at his near post, a follow-up attempt by Partey drops tamely on top of the net from near the penalty spot. Set-pieces have brought the only chances of this game so far.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:38For the first time, the Arsenal fans show signs of becoming restless, as United again stall their team in midfield. The Gunners could perhaps show some more urgency, but their visitors are competently keeping them at arm's length.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:36Once again, Saka tries to slip down the right touchline but is shut down by Malacia, who had been out of action for around 18 months until returning in November. So far, the Dutch wing-back has held his own, but Saka is always a major threat for any opponent, having already both scored and assisted in four different Premier League games this season.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:34It's all very cautious at the moment, as the pattern continues: United keep the ball, Arsenal sit off and look to strike on the counter-attack. Arteta is certainly paying some respect to Amorim with this approach.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:32So far, Manchester United have actually had a 61% share of possession, and not many teams come to the Emirates and start off in such a manner. They are not making any in-roads to the makeshift Arsenal defence, though.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:31Malacia does well to hold up Saka on the right, so Arsenal work the ball out to the left flank instead. Zinchenko makes a supporting run and sends a threatening cross along the box, but there's nobody in the red and white of Arsenal there to meet it.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:29Alongside Brentford and Brighton, Arsenal are one of just three teams in the Premier League with their unbeaten home record still intact. They've started this game well enough, though that's yet to translate into any chances from open play. Of course, Partey should have scored his close-range header following a set-piece.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:25MISS! Under pressure from Martinelli near the left byline, Dalot concedes a corner-kick - the first of this match for either side. Rice slings it in towards the near post, where Partey arrives first, but the midfielder makes a horrible mess of his header and puts the ball just wide! He had to score!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:24It's all United at the moment, with Arsenal content to let them have the ball and wait for an almost inevitable mistake. The hosts are high in confidence after scoring freely in three recent wins, so they are happy to bide their time.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:22United are contentedly keeping the ball inside their own half until Zinchenko steals possession and drops a perfect pass into the path of Martinelli in the area. The latter then fires home from close range, but the referee's assistant puts his flag up straight away - the Brazilian winger was clearly offside.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:19The Emirates Stadium is hosting its 500th competitive club game, and Arsenal have won 10 and lost six of their 20 meetings with Manchester United at this venue to date. Can they continue their improved form and pick up three points today?
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:18Wearing all blue, Manchester United kick off, and we are under way at the Emirates!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:13The players are out on the pitch, and kick-off in this enticing Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:08Manchester United make six changes - their most from one Premier League match to another this season - with Dalot and Malacia starting on either wing. The latter is making his first league appearance in 556 days. Yoro is named on the bench, but the visitors are without suspended duo Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:08Arsenal are without Brazilian centre-back Gabriel for the first time this season, and Calafiori is also unavailable, so Zinchenko and Kiwior both come into the hosts' back four. Martinelli replaces Trossard in the final third, while Merino is back on the bench following a layoff.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:03SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, Christian Eriksen, Leny Yoro, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Godwill Kukonki, Antony.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
20:03MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire; Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Tyrell Malacia; Mason Mount, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
19:58SUBS: Neto, Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Raheem Sterling, Ethan Nwaneri, Ayden Heaven.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
19:58ARSENAL (4-3-3): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
19:53Continuing their unbeaten start under new boss Ruben Amorim, Manchester United put four past Everton without reply at Old Trafford last weekend, when Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee scored two goals apiece. A haul of eight points from their last four Premier League fixtures has helped the Red Devils climb up to ninth in the table. However, a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town in Amorim's first game extended United's winless run on the road to six matches, five of which have ended all square.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
19:53After three wins on the spin across all competitions - each of which have come by a three-goal margin or more - Arsenal appear to back to their best. Most recently, the Gunners thumped West Ham 5-2, as Mikel Arteta's men found themselves four goals ahead after 36 minutes in Saturday's London derby. Alongside Chelsea, they are the closest challengers to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool heading into today's matches.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
19:47Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium!
Arsenal vs Manchester United
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