CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies discusses the Gunners’ victory at Old Trafford with CNN Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis.

London

Arsenal began their title campaign with a 1-0 win over Manchester United, emphasizing the importance of securing points early in the season. The match was closely contested, with Arsenal relying on their ability to win tough games, while Manchester United struggled to make an impact despite recent signings and upgrades to their training facilities.

The result reflects Arsenal's continued progress under manager Mikel Arteta, who has finished second in recent seasons and made key additions to the squad. Manchester United, meanwhile, are still integrating new players and adjusting to changes, with questions remaining about their ability to compete at the highest level.

Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 to open title campaign

We cannot drop points on the opening weekend. The margins are so fine at the top. They are decided by small things, but that points differential could make all the difference come the end of the season, given the quality of the teams and the way that they've recalibrated during this summer. The second big reason, of course, is Manchester United. Ultimately, both these two teams, and look at that on the screen there, you can see the progress under Arteta after he took over in 2020. Last three seasons, he's finished second. This time around, he's gone away, he's brought in a striker, Victor Gheorga, scored goals of fun in Portugal for Sporting, Ruben Amritz for the club. Came on yesterday and didn't make an impact against Manchester United, but it's very, very early days. He's still getting his feet under the table. Arsenal doing what they do best, coming out on top in a game that's not pretty to win. They're gonna have to win a lot more of games like that this season. United doing what they do best, huffing and puffing, but not really blowing anyone's house down. And, yeah, I expect to see a lot more interviews like that from Bruno Fernandes as the season wears on. It's interesting, actually. A lot of the moves and the big signings have only happened relatively recently. So, Llorés and United's new signings really haven't had much time in terms of bedding in. But Ruben Amritz has said he's not gonna go with those big, bold statements this time, after saying this is the worst Manchester United team ever last year, which I don't think went down particularly well. They've been trying to talk things up. I was there at the opening of Carrington. You know, it's a new training facility. There is more of an air of positivity, but that can only last so long. And they've got a tough run of games, haven't they? Well, look at the managers they've had so far over the last five years. Solskjaer, Rangnick, Ten Hag, Amrams come in, been the way through last season. And there's been a little bit of a mess in terms of the dugout. But I did see your piece on social media about the improvement to Carrington. Remember a few years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo had said he went back there. It was all the same as when he left 15 years ago. But you showed us that drone's eye view of the way that they've improved so much about what they're doing at the training ground to make it a better place for players to relax, recover, to prepare. The facilities are first class. The team not quite just yet, because they have brought in, we saw the graphic a second ago, Benjamin Seska, 89 million pounds. But the problem is, that's based on what he's done in a league that's not as competitive as this one. And United have got form for spending big amounts of money for players that haven't yet proven themselves in English football. And that's a pressure on his shoulders.

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

Jerusalem

Middle East Conflict

Reports: Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hurricane Erin will bring dangerously rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast. Over the weekend, Erin's outer bands lashed Puerto Rico with up to 7 inches of rain and flooding parts of the island.

East Coast of the United States

Erin expected to bring dangerous conditions to U.S. East Coast

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be joined by several European leaders at a White House meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday (August 18) aimed at brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Washington

Ukraine Invasion

Zelenskiy bringing European leaders to Trump meeting

Ahead of his Monday meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymry Zelenksyy says his country will not give up any territory to Russia, even as the White House insists potential land swaps will be necessary. Willie James Inman reports.

Kyiv

Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

Thousands of Israeli protesters demanded a deal to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas in one of the biggest demonstrations since the war in Gaza began. Debora Patta reports.

Thousands of Israelis protest in Gaza, call for end to fighting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flies to Washington on Monday under heavy U.S. pressure to agree to a swift end to Russia's war in his country, but determined to defend Kyiv's interests — without sparking a second Oval Office dust-up with Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy, European allies to meet with Trump to discuss peace

European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with U.S President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.

Paris

European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of peace talks

International condemnation and pressure from allies have done nothing to stop Israel's plan to displace the people of northern Gaza. Israel on Saturday (August 16) said it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza.

Israeli military prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike amid fears further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to still be in Gaza.

Tel Aviv-Yafo

Dozens of Israelis arrested in protest to demand end to Gaza war

Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities firing hundreds of missiles and projectiles daily despite ongoing peace efforts, led by the United States. Ukrainian officials say their unwillingness to dial back their offensive reflects their lack of sincere interest in peace.

Five killed as Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian cities

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukraine should make a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not," after a summit where Vladimir Putin was reported to have demanded more Ukrainian land.

Anchorage

Trump told Zelenskiy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says

Efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps got new pushback from protesters at rallies across the country Saturday. Nearly 280 events took place in 34 states, according to organizers.

"Fight the Trump Takeover" protests held across U.S.

West Virginia's governor says he will send up to 400 National Guard troops to the nation's capital at President Trump's request. They'll join other National Guard troops and federal agents already deployed with local police on the streets of Washington, D.C.

More troops arrive in D.C. at Trump's request

President Trump reversed course Saturday, saying he is no longer seeking an urgent ceasefire in Ukraine, but now agrees with Russian President Vladimir Putin that pursuing a peace deal is the best way to end the war.

Trump sides with Putin, preferring peace over ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin described his meeting with President Trump as "frank, substantive and bringing us closer to making the necessary decisions." But the Alaska summit couldn't have been more far removed from the battlefields of Ukraine.

War-weary Ukrainians desperate for a ceasefire

In Ukraine, many do not believe Russia's president Vladimir Putin actually wants a ceasefire deal. They say Trump should stop making concessions to the Kremlin and for U.S President Donald Trump to demand an end to Russia aggression.

Ukrainians sceptical of Vladimir Putin’s intention

Being a Category 1 hurricane, Erin underwent a 'rapid intensification' which helped the storm to grow and strengthen to a powerful Category 5. Hurricane Erin won't make a direct hit on the U.S., but it will produce dangerous surf conditions for the entire East Coast.

San Juan

Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5

The Washington, D.C., police chief will remain in command of the local force following a settlement with the Trump administration over the federal takeover, but they are required to cooperate with the White House's immigration policy.

D.C. police retain some control after deal with Justice Department

The Atlantic Ocean's first hurricane of the season, Erin, has continued to gain strength and currently sits off the coast of Anguilla.

Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Friday in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. The leaders did not announce a peace deal, but Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.

Trump, Putin meeting in Alaska ends without a ceasefire deal

Talks between the U.S. President and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded without an agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, despite being widely anticipated as a possible turning point.

Zelenskyy set to meet U.S. president Monday after no ceasefire deal

For the first time in a decade, Vladimir Putin was on U.S. soil for a much-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump. The U.S. and Russian presidents were supposed to discuss a deal to put an end to Moscow’s war against Ukraine, but they did not mention a ceasefire after the talks.

Trump, Putin wrap up talks with no mention of ceasefire

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes and Margaret Brennan have coverage and analysis.

What we know about the high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin have arrived in Alaska ahead of their high stakes talks on Ukraine. The expected one-on-one meeting between Trump and Putin has expanded to include U.S. officials Steve Witkoff and Marco Rubio and other Russian officials.

Trump, Putin arrive in Alaska for historic summit

Israel's far-right finance minister approved the construction of a controversial new settlement in the West Bank, saying it "finally buries the idea of a Palestinian state." But it's unclear if this move will actually go through. Rights groups swiftly condemned the plan.

Israeli finance minister approves new West Bank settlement

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated in an interview that he hoped to push Russian President Vladimir Putin toward a second meeting but acknowledged there was a chance Friday’s meeting would not succeed.

Trump shifts tone, confident on deal to end Ukraine war

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalei Smotrich said a plan to add more than 3,000 homes to a controversial settlement in the West Bank would bury ‘the idea of a Palestinian state.’

Israel furthers plan for settlement that divides the West Bank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. This comes one day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy, Starmer meet ahead of Trump, Putin summit in Alaska

Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday, President Trump sounded optimistic about his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

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