Man United face Arsenal test

Manchester United prepare for their home Premier League opener against Arsenal with a heat influenced session at Carrington and several players in the spotlight.

Manchester United training signals readiness for Arsenal opener

Manchester United pressed on at Carrington as they prepare for their Premier League opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. The session was marked by heat with temperatures forecast up to 26C, and players wore sleeveless vests as they pushed through conditioning work.

Rasmus Hojlund was absent from the post Fiorentina recovery day but reappeared in training on Wednesday, keeping him in contention for a squad spot while talks over a potential move to AC Milan continue.

Young players Tyler Fredricson and Jack Fletcher featured with the first team, underscoring manager Ruben Amorim's willingness to promote from within.

Noussair Mazraoui missed training again with an injury, leaving United with limited options at the back ahead of the Arsenal game.

The mood around the camp remains upbeat following a positive US tour and a productive pre season, with staff hopeful the good vibes translate into results.

United are balancing short term needs with longer term planning. Keeping Hojlund in play while ongoing transfer talks unfold shows the club weighing attack options against financial considerations.

The return of youth players to the first team signals a pipeline strategy, but injuries like Mazraoui’s test depth. The upcoming clash with Arsenal will reveal how well the squad has integrated during a demanding start to the season.

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The coming days will show how this momentum translates to matchday performance.