Manchester United and Arsenal face off in the headline clash of the Premier League's opening weekend, but up to six players could miss the match at Old Trafford. The hosts are particularly concerned about the fitness of goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury throughout pre-season.
Onana has been in a race against time to recover, leaving Altay Bayindir to step in. However, earlier this month Onana gave a positive update, stating he felt great and hoped to be back for the start of the season. Ruben Amorim also faces defensive absences, with Lisandro Martinez still injured and Noussair Mazraoui missing from training after being forced off at half-time in United's pre-season opener against Leeds.
Joshua Zirkzee, linked with a move away, is touch and go for the match. He had targeted the opening game for his return. Arsenal, who drew this fixture last season, will be without Gabriel Jesus due to a serious knee injury, but Viktor Gyokeres is likely to lead the line. Leandro Trossard is also struggling with a groin niggle, though manager Mikel Arteta is quietly confident he could be available, saying he had a little niggle but should be fine.
