As preparation for the new 2021 season begin, have a look at the pre-season fixtures, live stream, squad, and everything you must know about Manchester United
Premier League runners-up Manchester United began their pre-season campaign on 18 July against Derby County with a comfortable win by 2 goals to 1 at the Pride Park Stadium. Meanwhile, with the current restrictions in the country, all of their pre-season friendlies will take place in England.
Manchester United 2021-22 Pre-Season Fixtures, Schedule, Squad, Prediction, & Betting Tips
1. QPR v Manchester United (Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium)
Saturday 24 July KO: 15:00 (BST), 19:30(IST), 07:00 (MST), 12:00 (AEST)
All kick-off times are stated in BST(UK), IST(INDIA), MST(USA), AEST(Australia)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team will travel to West London to play their second pre-season friendly at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium against Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Whereas, Manchester United showcased brilliant attacking football in their first pre-season match against Derby County.
Many first-team players are out on vacation after the conclusion of EURO 2020. However, new young faces have arrived at Old Trafford who will be desperate for a chance in the upcoming pre-season fixtures for the club.
2. Manchester United v Brentford (Old Trafford)
Wednesday 28 July KO: 20:00 (BST), 00:30 (IST), 12:00 (MST), 05:00 (AEST)
All kick-off times are stated in BST(UK), IST(INDIA), MST(USA), AEST(Australia)
Their first pre-season game at Old Trafford will be played against newly-promoted Brentford FC who secured Premier League football through the playoffs. This matchup will be interesting to see as the underdogs Brentford FC have emerged as a shocking surprise in the Premier League.
Manchester United will be high on confidence as fans return to Old Trafford after a long-due absence because of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. Manchester United will win the game pretty comfortably destroying their opponents.
3. Preston North End vs Manchester United (Deepdale Stadium)
Saturday 31 July KO: 02:00 (BST), 18:30 (IST), 06:00 (MST), 23:00 (AEST)
All kick-off times are stated in BST(UK), IST(INDIA), MST(USA), AEST(Australia)
Manchester United’s final away-friendly match of the pre-season will be against Championship club Preston North End who had a relatively good season in the Championship. Meanwhile, the manager of Manchester United will try to get some early minutes in the legs of some players.
This will be a very easy match for the Red Devils who are without their crucial players because of holidays after the EURO 2020. Manchester United will thrash Preston North End by 4 goals to nil in a relatively comfortable win.
4. Manchester United v Everton (Old Trafford)
Saturday 7 August KO: 17:00 (BST), 21:30 (IST), 09:00 (MST), 02:00 (AEST)
All kick-off times are stated in BST(UK), IST(INDIA), MST(USA), AEST(Australia)
Red Devil’s final pre-season game will be played at Old Trafford against Premier League rivals Everton who were in a good form until the end of last season. Therefore, it will be the most interesting pre-season match of Manchester United that will have the competitive edge of the Premier League fixture.
United will triumph over Everton in their last friendly with a comfortable win as Everton are currently coping without Carlo Ancelloti who joined Real Madrid ahead of the new season.
Man United 25-man squad
New signing Jadon Sancho will not feature in the pre-season along with many Manchester United players who were representing their respective countries in the EURO 2020.
Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar, Lee Grant, Teden Mengi, Di’Shon Bernard, Will Fish, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles, Brandon Williams, Dylan Levitt, Andreas Pereira, James Garner, Nemanja Matic, Facundo Pellistri, Ethan Galbraith, Lingard, Mata, Anthony Elanga, Shola Shoretire, Hannibal Mejbri, Joe Hugill, Tahith Chong, and Mason Greenwood.
Manchester United Pre-Season Fixtures 2021-22 Tickets And Live Stream In UK, USA, India, And Australia
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Tickets will be available at £30 for adults, £22.50 for 18-20 year-olds, £17 for 16-17 year-olds, £17 for over 65s, and £10 for U16s. Premium seating in executive padded seats is also available. Log in to tickets.manutd.com to purchase.
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