Manchester United: 4 wins, 1 defeat; how would you rate their pre-season?

Manchester United managed to win four out of seven preseason games and lost only once while drawing the other two before their Premier League season starts on 17th August vs Arsenal.

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Manchester United has brought its extensive pre-season preparations for the 2025-26 football season to a close, with a 1-1 draw against Florientina at home on Saturday. Across seven fixtures played in Asia, the United States, and England, they lost only one game while winning thrice.

0-1 defeat against ASEAN All-Stars

Manchester United's pre-season began in Kuala Lumpur with a surprising 0-1 setback against the ASEAN All-Stars. Despite high anticipations, United struggled to adapt to the humid conditions and evasive style of their opponents, conceding a lone goal from Maung Maung Lwin.

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3-1 win vs Hong Kong

Bouncing back impressively, the Red Devils secured a 3-1 victory over the Hong Kong national team. Chido Obi-Martin scored twice while Ayden Heaven scored a late goal for United.

United had to make a comeback in the second half after going behind in the first 19 minutes of the match.

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0-0 draw vs Leeds United

A tactical stalemate followed in Stockholm for Manchester United against Premier League rivals Leeds United as the match ended 0-0.

Although United did well to stop strikers like Lukas Nmecha, Ao Tanaka, and Jack Harrison, their forward line failed to do any damage.

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2-1 win against West Ham United

United edged out West Ham United 2-1 in New Jersey’s Premier League Summer Series, in a tight contest. Goals from captain Bruno Fernandes helped them win easily. Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha also had a good game for the Red Devils.

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4-1 win vs Bournemouth

The attacking line ignited in Chicago, where the Red Devils dismantled Bournemouth 4-1 at Soldier Field. This fixture was arguably the team’s most convincing display, with fluid attacking movements, creative midfield play, and clinical finishing.

Ethan Williams, Amad Diallo, Patrick Dorgu, and Rasmus Højlund scored for United, which made coach Ruben Amorim hopeful for brighter things coming in the Premier League.

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2-2 draw vs Everton

A thrilling 2-2 draw against Everton in Atlanta demonstrated Manchester United's adaptability. In an end-to-end action, Ruben was able to show tactical variation, while his players executed the plans very well.

Bryan Mbeumo played his first game for United and looked good. Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty while Mason Mount found the net after a while.

1-1 draw vs Fiorentina

United's pre-season ended at Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina in the Snapdragon Cup.

Captain Bruno Fernandes was great on the pitch, while Bryan Mbeumo also looked better than in the previous game. United conceded early, but an own goal from Robin Gosens helped them make a comeback.

United won the Snapdragon Cup in the penalties by 5-4.

What is next for United?

Manchester United will start their Premier League season with a blockbuster encounter against Arsenal at the Old Trafford Stadium on 17th August. You can watch every match of the Premier League 2025/26 on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

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