The head-to-head results for Arsenal vs Manchester United in the last five matches suggest that the Gunners are more than capable of beating the Red Devils in the upcoming fixture.
Arsenal hosts Manchester United in Round 23 of the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 25 January 2026. The showdown kicks off at 18:30 (SAST).
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Head-to-Head
Arsenal has defeated Manchester United in three of their last five encounters. Mikel Arteta’s side has scored at least one goal in each of the past five matches against Man United.
Excluding a penalty shoot-out in one of the games, the Gunners have netted seven goals against United in their previous five meetings, conceding only three goals.
While the in-form Arsenal tops the Premier League standings, Arteta is well aware of Man U’s confidence following the 2-0 victory against Manchester City on 17 January 2026.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last five matches between Arsenal and Manchester United, from 2024 to 2025.
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal edged Manchester United 1-0 in a hotly contested Premier League clash at Old Trafford on 17 August 2025.
Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute, ensuring that Arsenal secured maximum points in their first match of the current season.
The Red Devils couldn’t find an equaliser despite having seven shots on target. Raya put on a man-of-the-match performance, pulling off seven crucial saves to prevent United from scoring.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
Manchester United and Arsenal drew 1-1 in a closely contested Premier League match at Old Trafford on 9 March 2025.
The Red Devils’ Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring in the 45+2 minute. However, Declan Rice equalised for the Gunners in the 74th minute. Jurrien Timber assisted Rice in levelling the score to 1-1.
Mikel Arteta’s side went back home with a much-needed point after the draw, keeping their dreams of winning the Premier League title alive.
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (3-5 on penalties)
Manchester United edged Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in a controversial FA Cup clash at the Emirates Stadium on 12 January 2025.
Bruno Fernandes, assisted by Alejandro Garnacho, put the visitors in front in the 52nd minute. The referee then sent off Diego Dalot after showing him a second yellow card in the 61st minute.
Two minutes later, Gabriel equalised for the Gunners. Martin Odegaard then blew a huge chance to put Arsenal in the lead when he failed to convert from the spot in the 72nd minute.
After a goalless extra time, the match went into the penalty shoot-out, and Manchester United players converted all five penalties while Arsenal’s Kai Havertz missed.
Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United
Arsenal swept aside Manchester United 2-0 in a Premier League thriller at the Emirates Stadium on 4 December 2024.
Jurrien Timber opened the scoring in the 54th minute, assisted by Declan Rice. William Saliba doubled the Gunners’ score in the 73rd minute with the assistance of Thomas Partey.
Arsenal’s defence was too strong for the Red Devils on the night, only allowing the visitors to take two shots on target.
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Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United
Arsenal edged Manchester United 2-1 in a club friendly at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 28 July 2024.
Rasmus Holjund, who has transferred to Napoli, put Man U in front in the 10th minute. Marcus Rashford, who currently plays for Barcelona, assisted Hojlund.
Gabriel Jesus responded for the Gunners in the 26th minute, assisted by Ethan Nwaneri. Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in the 81st minute, assisted by Myles Lewis-Skelly.
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