The opening weekend of the Premier League concludes with a highly anticipated match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford. This rivalry dates back to the late 1990s. Both teams are eager to start the season strong after a summer of significant spending.
The match kicks off at 4:30 p.m. BST. For viewers in the United States and Canada, the game starts at 11:30 a.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. PT. Australian fans can catch the game at 1:30 a.m. AEST on Monday morning. Simon Hooper is the referee, and Paul Tierney is the VAR.
Manchester United had a disappointing 15th-place finish last season, which led to a major overhaul of the squad. They've spent $270 million on new attacking players, including Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Šeško. The confirmed Man Utd lineup is: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha. The substitutes are: Heaton, Fredericson, Heaven, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee, Sesko.
Arsenal has also been active in the transfer market, acquiring Victor Gyökeres and Martin Zubimendi. The confirmed Arsenal XI is: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli; Gyokeres. The substitutes are: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz. Gyökeres and Zubimendi are both starting.
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast the game on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Streaming is available via Sky Go for existing Sky Sports subscribers. Cord-cutters can use a NOW account with a NOW Sports membership to stream the match.
In the United States, the match will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. A Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription is required to watch the game live. FuboTV and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo are other options.
Canadian viewers can stream the game on DAZN and FuboTV, which has exclusive rights to the Premier League.
In Mexico, the match will be shown on HBO Max.
Australian fans can watch the game on Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to the EPL.
