Arsenal Stun Man Utd 1-0: Calafiori's Corner Chaos

First day of fire at Old Trafford where the revamped Manchester United of Ruben Amorim, coming from a disastrous championship, hosts the super Arsenal of Mikel Arteta, hunting for the coveted title.

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Victor Gyokeres makes his Premier League debut against his mentor Amorim: the new Gunners striker is ready to write his new story in this chapter of his career marked Premier.

In the 13th minute, Riccardo Calafiori opens the dance. Corner kick (the home specialty, as we will see) to return towards the United goal.

The trajectory is insidious, but Bayindir, the goalkeeper chosen by Amorim instead of Onana, is disastrous.

Empty exit and goal from the line by Calafiori. Unprophetic words from Amorim, who, justifying Onana's absence, had clarified that Bayindir's starting position was a technical choice.

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Another goal from a set piece for Arsenal , which with Arteta has transformed this dynamic into an infallible weapon.

– Sunday, 17 August 2025

As reported by Opta, in fact, Arsenal have scored 31 goals from corners since the start of the 2023-2024 season. Liverpool, second in this ranking, is stuck at 20.

– Sunday, 17 August 2025

And when Arsenal's opponent is Manchester United , the London defenders excel. As reported by Opta, three of the Gunners' last four Premier League goals against United have been scored by defenders.

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