Ruben Amorim endured his first loss as Manchester United head coach, with his team falling 2-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Match Overview

Both of Arsenal’s goals came in the second half from corner kicks, with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba finding the net. Arsenal edged possession with 51% compared to United’s 49%. While United managed only two shots on target from five attempts, Arsenal tested Andre Onana 14 times, with six shots requiring intervention from the goalkeeper.

In terms of passing, United completed 473 passes with an 86% success rate, narrowly trailing Arsenal’s 464 passes and 87% completion rate. However, Arsenal’s dominance on set pieces was clear as they won 13 corners, while United failed to earn any.

Harry Maguire’s Performance

One positive for United was Harry Maguire’s performance in his first start under Amorim after recovering from injury. Despite the defeat, the 31-year-old center-back showed composure and reliability in his 60-minute stint. According to Sofascore, his key contributions included:

Clearances: 2Tackles: 2Interceptions: 1Ground duels won: 3/3Pass accuracy: 96% (44/46 successful passes)Long balls completed: 4/5Touches: 54

Maguire’s assured display highlighted his potential to contribute positively under Amorim’s system.

Looking Ahead

Manchester United will look to bounce back when they host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT.