Rasmus Hojlund put Manchester United ahead with an early goal, but the Dane left the game injured just minutes later and the lead was overturned as Arsenal came back to win 2-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday.
After the final whistle a penalty shootout took place, which Manchester United won 4-3.
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It was a stellar solo goal from Hojlund, who looked set to build upon his strong debut season at Old Trafford, but the 21-year-old striker appeared to injury an upper-leg muscle in the 15th minute and was removed from the game as a precaution. Manchester United also saw new signing, center back Lenny Yoro, limp off in the first half, replaced by Jonny Evans.
Gabriel Jesus pulled Arsenal level in the 26th minute and his fellow Brazilian Gabriel (Martinelli) snatched the late winner with a clever dribble and subtle strike to beat Andre Onana. The Gunners are still without stars David Raya, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka in the wake of their participation in EURO 2024.
Successful Saturday at SoFi Stadium 🙌
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 28, 2024
📺 Enjoy the highlights of our pre-season win over Manchester United 👇 pic.twitter.com/fXwSN2cyNa
Arsenal vs Manchester United highlights, final score: 2-1
Goalscorers: Rasmus Hojlund (10'), Gabriel Jesus (26'), Gabriel Martinelli (81')
GOAL - Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United: Gabriel Martinelli dances through the defense and finishes cleverly
MARTINELLI GIVES ARSENAL THE LATE LEAD OVER UNITED 🍿 pic.twitter.com/4LJTTG2XJq
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
INJURY - New Man United signing Lenny Yoro comes off injured in the first half
Man United's newest signing Leny Yoro comes off with an injury against Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/djWD79rMik
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
GOAL - Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United: Gabriel Jesus pulls the Gunners level
GABRIEL JESUS BRINGS ARSENAL LEVEL AGAINST UNITED ‼️ pic.twitter.com/Mr7VEuqbzl
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
INJURY - Rasmus Hojlund off with apparent muscular injury shortly after his goal
Hojlund seemed to indicate to a concerned teammate that it was just a minor tweak as he sat on the ground and awaiting the trainers’ arrival. Serious or not, no risks were taken.
GOAL - Arsenal 0-1 Manchester United: Rasmus Hojlund gets in behind to put the Red Devils ahead
RASMUS HOJLUND STRIKES FIRST FOR MAN UNITED 😤 pic.twitter.com/p5CaTMqMXr
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2024
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United live, stream link and start time
Kick off: 8pm ET, Saturday (July 27)
Stadium: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
TV channel: ESPN
Online: ESPN+
Arsenal focus, team news
The likes of Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard, Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Jorginho, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson have all featured so far in preseason, as Arsenal are ramping up their preparations for another Premier League title push and still have the likes of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, David Raya and William Saliba to return from their summer break soon. Karl Hein is in goal with both Raya and Aaron Ramsdale on their break from summer international duty. Martinelli, Gabriel and Havertz are all back for this one.
Manchester United focus, team news
Jadon Sancho has made up with ETH and is back in the mix for United, while Amad Diallo has looked sharp in preseason and scored a beauty against Rangers. Andre Onana, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford have all travelled to the States as part of United’s squad, while so too has summer signing Leny Yoro who impressed on his debut against Rangers at center back. Fellow new signing Joshua Zirkzee is still on his summer break along with Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Facundo Pellistri as they relax after their exploits for their national teams.
Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction
Even though we know Arsenal are way ahead of Manchester United in terms of their Premier League title credentials, it feels like United are ahead of Arsenal in terms of their preseason preparations. Right now. ETH’s side are still missing plenty of key players but those who are on tour look hungry to stake their claim for a starting spot. Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United.