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August 16, 2025

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Arsenal face instant title test

Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa.

AFP Sports looks at the key talking points ahead of the first weekend of the 2025/2026 season.

OLD TRAFFORD SHOWDOWN

Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are set to make their Premier League debuts for United and Arsenal respectively at Old Trafford after a summer that could have seen them line up for their opposition tomorrow.

Arsenal were linked with a move to Sesko for over a year before deciding to bet on Gyokeres as the man to fire them toa first Premier League title since 2004 for a fee that could rise to £66 million.

The Gunners have finished second for the past three seasons and were lacking a clinical finisher to take that final step towards being champions

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