Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match

Aug 18, 2025

Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
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Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
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Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
ReutersYonhap News
Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
ReutersYonhap News
Manchester United entered the new season under Coach Huveng Amorim, but failed to secure the victory in the opening game.

Manchester United lost 0-1 to Arsenal in the first round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2025-2026 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 18th (Korea time).

Manchester United invested 380 billion won in the transfer market this summer alone to recruit Benjamin Seschko, Matheus Cunha and Brian Mbormo. Manchester United's attackers showed outstanding performance by showing threatening scenes several times, but failed to score. Arsenal also won the set piece, although the new recruit Victor Jockeres' performance was minimal.




The home team United played in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Matheus Cunha at the front line, Mason Mount at the second line, and Brian Mbormo at the front line. The midfield was formed by Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. The wing-backs were built by Patrick Dorgou, Diogo Dalot, and the three-backs were built by Luke Shaw, Mathias Duricht and Lenny Yoro. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Altai Bindir.

Away team Arsenal fought back with a 4-3-3 formation. It was built by Gabriel Martinelli, Victor Jockeres and Bukayo Saka on the three-top. Declan Rice, Martin Subimendi and Martin 외degaard worked together in the midfield. The defense consisted of Ricardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalyangis, William Saliba and Ben White. The goal was scored by David Raya.

Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
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Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
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At the beginning of the game, Manchester United led the atmosphere by threatening Arsenal roughly. The triangular formation made up by Cunha, Mount, and Mbomoh was threatening. Arsenal didn't back down either. He aimed for a chance with counterattacks and set pieces.

The opening goal was up to Arsenal. Set piece concentration stood out. When a cross from a corner kick hit Vindir's hand and fell back in the 13th minute of the first half, Calafior, who was waiting for it, pushed it into the header and cut the Manchester United goal.

After allowing the first run, Manchester United were aggressive to counterattack. In the 30th minute of the first half, Dorgu grabbed the ball from the left and advanced directly to try to shoot his left foot from the front of the left side of the box. The ball, which flew low and fast, hit the post and missed the goal line. In the 34th minute of the first half, Mbomo's pass, which was given away after catching a long pass, was directed to Cunha. Cunha's shot was blocked as he headed straight into Raya's face.

Arsenal also tried to widen the gap. 외degaard's shot, which caught the ball in front of the penalty box arc in the 35th minute of the first half, was caught by Vindir. Arsenal finished with a 1-0 lead in the first half.




Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
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Amorim 2.0, who poured 380 billion won into the front alone, overwhelmed his performance, but 22 shootings Manchester United lost to Arsenal in the opening match
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In the second half, Manchester United was aiming for a chance first. Mount's shot, which caught the ball in front of the box in the third minute of the second half, was not zeroed and was far off the post.

Manchester United stepped up its attack in the 10th minute of the second half by taking out Dalot and putting in Ahmad Diallo. Arsenal also changed their attack in the 15th minute of the second half, excluding Jockeres and Martinelli, and putting Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke. In the 20th minute of the second half, Manchester United also added freshman Seschko along with Manuel Ugarte, showing off all the newly recruited strikers this summer.

United missed a crucial opportunity. In the 28th minute of the second half, Mbömo finished with a header as Dorgu's cross headed toward Arsenal's goal. Raya flew the ball toward the goal and saved it to overcome the crisis. After Ahmad's breakthrough in the 32nd minute of the second half, a mid-range shot also headed straight to Raya's face.

Arsenal also aimed for Manchester United's loopholes. In the 37th minute of the second half, Rice finished a free kick from the right side of the Manchester United penalty box arc as a kicker, but the ball hit the side net.

Even with Manchester United's consecutive offensive, Arsenal's defense was not easily penetrated. In the 43rd minute of the second half, Cunha failed to finish Duricht's pass properly in front of Arsenal's gate and was blocked by Saliba's check. Arsenal also lost the opportunity to score an extra goal. Saka's shot, which received Oedegaard's penetration pass in the second half of the second half, went high after hitting Duricht.

In the end, Arsenal finished with a 1-0 victory.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.