There were four changes to the United side that took to the field against Crawley Town with Brad Lewis making his first start for the club, whilst there were returns for Russ Tanner, Andy Corrigan and James Messenger.
The first opportunity of the game fell to Lucas Mann but his initial effort was saved before putting the rebound wide.
With twenty minutes played, Mann put United ahead as he slotted home following an overlapping run from Aaron Capon.
The home side drew themselves level five minutes from the break as Lloyd Walker rose highest to guide a header last the outstretched arm of Tanner.
Scott Tipper wasted a glorious chance for Arundel as he headed wide whilst unmarked to ensure the sides remained level at half time.
Nathan Da Costa saw an effort fly across the goal for the home side, while Mann was again denied by the home 'keeper.
Arundel came a posts width away from taking all three points late on as a Barney Boutwood effort hit the crossbar but United held firm to head home with a valuable point