Manchester United lost 1-0 to Arsenal in their opening match of the 2025-26 Premier League season. This defeat follows their disappointing 15th place finish last season. Despite the loss, Fernandes highlighted positive aspects, including the team's 22 shots leading to an expected goals total of 1.59. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 23 goals from corners since the start of the last season. Fernandes remained hopeful after the match, praising fans and emphasizing the need for improvement in finishing chances created.
We have a big hope for what we want to do and what we want to achieve. There are positive things to look at like scoring goals.
I really liked the reaction of the fans at the end. I really appreciate what they did. That was more a sign of hope than what we did during the game.
It's the first game of the season so we cannot speak about a step forwards. We created lots of chances and didn't score, so we have to do better next time.
We controlled the game well, we were good on the ball. We created some chances, but we didn't score.
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