Manchester United vs Arsenal: Top Goalscorer, Top Assist Odds, Key Player to Watch, and More

Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford in their Premier League 2025/26 opener on Sunday, August 18, 2025. With both the teams having recruited new renowned strikers, Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko will go against each other if they make their debuts at the Theatre of Dreams.

Besides these new arrivals, the goalscoring threat is seen all over the pitch in this reputed clash. With players like Bukayo Saka, Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbuemo also to showcase their skills, the opener could turn into a goal scoring affair. Here are the top Goalscorer, assists and other betting options presented by BetMGM.

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Manchester United vs Arsenal Top Goalscorer Odds

Both teams have strengthened their attacking lineups with high-profile signings, making this a highly anticipated matchup. Below are the latest odds by BetMGM for players to score, reflecting their potential to lead the scoring charts in this exciting encounter.

Manchester United Top Goalscorer Odds vs Arsenal

Player Name	First Goal Scorer Odds	To Score Odds
Matheus Cunha	+650	+290
Benjamin Sesko	+650	+290
Bruno Fernandes	+700	+290
Bryan Mbeumo	+800	+360
Amad Diallo	+1100	+480
Joshua Zirkzee	+1150	+480
Mason Mount	+1800	+750

New signings Benjamin Sesko (+290) and Bryan Mbuemo (+360) will be keen to announce themselves to the fans at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes follows with slightly longer odds (+700 for First Goal Scorer, +290 for To Score), indicating confidence in his ability to contribute despite a competitive field.

Arsenal Top Goalscorer Odds vs Manchester United

Player Name	First Goal Scorer Odds	To Score Odds
Viktor Gyökeres	+220	+120
Bukayo Saka	+450	+190
Kai Havertz	+525	+240
Gabriel Martinelli	+600	+290
Leandro Trossard	+650	+300
Mikel Merino	+700	+325
Ethan Nwaneri	+750	+330
Noni Madueke	+900	+400

(Odds via ~ BetMGM)

Viktor Gyökeres topping the list with the shortest odds for both First Goal Scorer (+220) and To Score (+120). Bukayo Saka follows with longer odds (+450 for First Goal Scorer, +190 for To Score), reflecting his versatility and goal-scoring ability from the wing.

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Manchester United vs Arsenal To Assist Odds

With both teams featuring talented playmakers and new signings, the odds for assists provide insight into which players are expected to create scoring opportunities. Below are the latest odds (via ~ BetMGM) for players to provide an assist in this exciting matchup.

Player Name	Odds
Bukayo Saka	+370
Martin Ødegaard	+390
Viktor Gyökeres	+440
Bruno Fernandes	+500
Declan Rice	+525
Mikel Merino	+525

To Score or Assist Odds

Player Name	Odds
Viktor Gyökeres	-115
Bukayo Saka	+120
Bruno Fernandes	+190
Matheus Cunha	+200
Martin Ødegaard	+205

Viktor Gyökeres (-115): As the favorite with negative odds, Gyökeres is likely seen as Arsenal’s primary attacking threat, with a strong record of both scoring and assisting, possibly due to his recent goal-scoring form and central striker role.

Bruno Fernandes (+190): As Manchester United’s playmaking captain, Fernandes’ odds highlight his central role in creating chances and scoring, with his leadership and set-piece responsibilities boosting his likelihood.

Bettors can explore various betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props, for this exciting Premier League fixture.

Mayur Dedwal

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