Manchester United cruise past Arsenal 2-0 in US tour opener

Manchester United got their US tour off to a flying start with a convincing 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the MetLife Stadium. The sold-out venue, a potential host for the 2026 World Cup final, witnessed an entertaining clash between the Premier League runners-up and Erik ten Hag’s side, who finished third last season.

United’s newly-appointed captain, Bruno Fernandes, led by example, opening the scoring thanks to a goalkeeping blunder by Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale. Fernandes seized the opportunity from distance, easily beating Ramsdale to give his team an early advantage.

Jadon Sancho showcased his brilliance with a sublime second goal. A costly air kick by Arsenal’s Gabriel gifted the ball to Sancho, who wasted no time in racing through and expertly slotting the ball home at the near post.

The encounter drew a massive crowd of 82,262 spectators in New Jersey, demonstrating the immense popularity of both teams on American soil. For United fans, it was an encouraging sight to witness their team’s attacking prowess and clinical finishing, boding well for the upcoming season.

On the other hand, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will be looking to learn from their mistakes and regroup as they continue their pre-season preparations. With the Premier League campaign looming, both teams will be keen to build on their performances and fine-tune their squads ahead of the competitive challenges that lie ahead.