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.

Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.

Victor has been likened to Lucas Perri, another former Botafogo goalkeeper who recently made his debut for Leeds United. As Vickery noted, “There’s a little bit, when you saw the debut yesterday for Leeds of Lucas Perri, John’s predecessor in the Botafogo goal, and John is quite similar, quite a similar goalkeeper.”

Manchester United vs Arsenal proved an unusually high-tax affair for Week 1 of a Premier League season, and it was ultimately an error that divided the sides at Old Trafford.

New Mance United striker Benjamin Sesko may have an inadvertent effect on the Reds' PSR situation and provide Ruben Amorim which some much-needed funds to strengthen further this summer

The wisdom of signing two players who understand the Premier League was evident as they immediately looked settled at Old Trafford

The Stretford-based club, however, remain adamant that their beer prices – despite the increase – remain lower than the Premier League average of £6.00, while a collection of five pubs close to Old Trafford average out at around £6.29.

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as a host of players continue to be linked with moves to Old Trafford