In addition to long-term absentees James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma missed last weekend’s victory after picking up a knock in training. The former Brighton midfielder missed the Uefa Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain due to disciplinary reasons with the severity of the issue still to be disclosed.

Manchester United start their 2025/26 campaign with a blockbuster match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17. The Red Devils needs a clean slate after last year's challenges, and the Gunners hope this season is when they bring the trophy after consistent top-two finishes.