What Amorim thinks of his team’s preparedness to face Arsenal

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·16 Agustus 2025

What Amorim thinks of his team’s preparedness to face Arsenal

Arsenal are set to face Manchester United in their opening Premier League fixture of the season, with both clubs determined to begin strongly.

The Gunners and the Red Devils have both enjoyed positive summers, strengthening their squads with new additions. Supporters from both sides are anticipating a high-intensity match, with several individual battles expected to shape the outcome. Arsenal are preparing to introduce new signing Viktor Gyokeres to the league, while Manchester United could respond by handing a debut to Benjamin Sesko following his arrival.

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Preparations and Expectations

Mikel Arteta’s side produced a mixed set of results in pre-season, recording both victories and defeats, and they will be eager to translate their preparations into a winning start in the league. The test against Manchester United will, however, be far from straightforward..

Arsenal will be keen to show that their summer reinforcements can make an immediate impact, particularly in matches against direct rivals for the top positions in the league. For Manchester United, the fixture provides an early opportunity to underline their intent for the campaign and demonstrate that their new recruits can adapt quickly.

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Managers’ Views Ahead of Kick-Off

In the build-up to the game, both managers have spoken about their preparations. Amorim, speaking as quoted by Arsenal Media, stressed the importance of progress and focus:

“We cannot change everything in four weeks, but we are better. We are training harder and are more prepared to cope with the demands of the game. I’m really more confident, that is clear. Step by step, we will be a better team.

“I learned a lot last season. I don’t need to focus on the future. That doesn’t matter and I don’t care. I need to live day by day. Everything that is noise to our team, I take out of the picture, so I just prepare my team against Arsenal.”

The clash between Arsenal and United promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend. Both clubs will be eager to set the tone for their campaigns with a statement performance, and the result could provide an early indication of their credentials in the race for the top four.

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