Arsenal snuck a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United to make the perfect start to their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford.

MANCHESTER, England, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori headed home an early corner, aided by a weak challenge from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, to earn a 1-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, spoiling the hosts' season opener.

A much-improved Manchester United scrapped with Arsenal but fell victim a goalkeeper error in a 1-0 season-opening loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.

There were a few absentees from Mikel Arteta’s squad as Arsenal took part in an open training session ahead of Saturday’s game against Leeds United.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesArsenal held

Leeds United started life back in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Elland Road on Monday night, and they take on Arsenal next at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Leeds will be facing one of their fiercest oppositions this season this weekend given how impressive the Gunners have been in the last three seasons.

Arsenal are taking a look at Chelsea ace Nicolas Jackson after the injury to Kai Havertz, with Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins also emerging as an option.

Arsenal are looking to make it two wins from two when they take on Leeds United at the Emirates this weekend. The Gunners got their Premier League campaign up and running with victory over Manchester United on Sunday,

Manchester United have signposted Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand as a potential midfield reinforcement after their chase to secure the signature of Carlos Baleba ended last week. The Athletic reports that United manager Ruben Amorim has a strong relationship with the player from their time together in Portugal.