Arteta's Historical Records And Dissatisfaction Win Over Manchester United

Arsenal are not satisfied after winning over Manchester United (Instagram/@arsenal).

JAKARTA - Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's mentality after claiming the players were dissatisfied despite a 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Riccardo Calafiori scored his only goal at Old Trafford in the 13th minute, headed home from close range after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir failed to parry Declan Rice's corner.

In September 2020 - less than a year in Arteta's first season on duty - Arsenal have only won two of their last 40 away games at the headquarters of the Big Six teams.

On the other hand, in the last two seasons, Arsenal have been unbeaten in 20 league games against Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur - a record that they extended to 21 at the time of meeting the Red Devils in the opening week of the 2025/2026 Premier League.

The victory over Manchster United this time has become a separate history for the Gunners Manager, Mikel Arteta. However, the positive result did not make the Spaniard satisfied.

"Well, I think so, 18 or 22 years at Old Trafford without a win before I came."

"Now that I entered the dressing room, we won the first match here. We are still not satisfied. It is a good sign," said Arteta.

For Arteta, this victory is a big thing considering Manchester United is trying to return to being one of the big teams.

Massive recruitment under the control of Ruben Amorim is one of the steps. However, in fact in the 2025/2026 Premier League week, the strengthening has not shown any slick results.

"The results are very, very big, the first game of the season at Old Trafford. When you feel they are building something special and momentum with the new players, they want to start the season well."

"However, it turns out that you were able to win, I think I am very happy. We showed it in a different way today."

"I think we did two very well. First, took advantage of set pieces and then reacted to certain mistakes."

"Some are necessary, some are unusual. However, the way every player reacts to that mistake gives us a chance to win the game."

"Otherwise, it is impossible. It depends on how we compete and how much we want to achieve it," said Arteta.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will host Leeds United in the second week of the 2025/2026 Premier League, 23 August 2025, local time.