Mikel Arteta has been given a promising start to his second season in charge of Arsenal after the Gunners defeated Manchester United 2-0 in their preseason friendly. The match, played at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, saw Arsenal’s new signings make an immediate impact as Fábio Vieira and Marquinhos scored the goals that sealed the win for the home team. Arteta will be pleased with the performance of his side, which was characterized by a high tempo and a lot of possession football. The manager has been working hard to build a strong squad ahead of the new season and this result will give him a boost as he continues to shape his team. Arsenal’s next preseason match is against Hibernian on July 31st.