Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal was expected to have noise both on and off the pitch. The 1958, a well-known supporters’ group, had been planning a march against the club’s ownership. The focus was set on minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. But the protest will not go ahead.

Arsenal are hoping to push on from a hat-trick of second place finishes to win the title this season, but a Premier League legend does not see it happening. The Gunners have been consistent over the last three campaigns but have fallen short in their title challenges, twice to Manchester City and last season to Liverpool.