Arsenal Crushes Man Utd to Stretch Incredible Premier League Unbeaten Run

After securing a 1–0 win against Manchester United, Arsenal have extended their undefeated run to 22 matches versus the Premier League's 'Big Six' clubs.

The Gunners began their 2025–26 season with a journey to Old Trafford in the marquee match of the Premier League's opening round. Arsenal grabbed an early advantage through Riccardo Calafiori, who nodded in the away side's sole strike after Altay Bayındır couldn't handle Declan Rice's cross from the corner kick.

Manchester United created opportunities to level the score, but the Red Devils were unable to find the equalizing goal. Even bringing on Benjamin Šeško in the 65th minute couldn't help them break through Mikel Arteta's squad.

While it wasn't Arsenal's most impressive display, they still secured three valuable points to begin their campaign positively. The outcome also prolonged the Gunners' undefeated sequence against the division's elite teams.

Arsenal haven't lost a league match against Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham or Chelsea across their previous 22 encounters with these English powerhouses. The Gunners have now maintained this streak for 1,078 days since the Red Devils last overcame them.

Arsenal's most extended unbeaten run is against Chelsea, however; the Blues haven't conquered Arteta's team in 1,456 days.

Despite their recent dominance over England's finest clubs, Arsenal haven't claimed the Premier League crown in 21 years. Arteta aims to finally guide his team across the finish line this campaign, but he'll require improved performances from Viktor Gyökeres.

The new acquisition had difficulties in his Premier League bow, recording no attempts on goal and generating no scoring opportunities during his 60-minute appearance. Gyökeres will get a significant chance to recover when Arsenal face newly promoted Leeds United in the upcoming weekend.

Following that, the Gunners travel to Anfield, where they'll attempt to stretch their unbeaten streak against the Big Six to 23 games with a favorable outcome versus reigning English champions Liverpool.