Man Utd 3 – 1 RC Lens
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Manchester United continued their preparations for the brand new season with a 3-1 victory over Ligue 1 aspect RC Lens at Outdated Trafford, regardless of new goalkeeper Andre Onana being overwhelmed by a shocking midway line strike.
There was a buzz round Outdated Trafford earlier than kick-off when new Manchester United £72m signing Rasmus Hojlund was introduced to the house followers.
Rasmus Hojlund was unveiled to the Outdated Trafford crowd forward of kick-off
United tried to capitalise and make a quick begin however Mason Mount wasted a wonderful alternative after Bruno Fernandes’ good go launched Alejandro Garnacho. The 19-year-old squared the ball for Mount, however he couldn’t discover the again of the online after failing to make a clear connection together with his shot from eight yards.
United fell behind, considerably in opposition to the run of play, within the twenty third minute and the objective got here in spectacular style.
Andre Onana was overwhelmed in spectacular style in opposition to RC Lens
Sotoca pounced on some unfastened United passing on midway and with Onana beginning outdoors his personal penalty space, the Lens ahead went for objective and the ball dropped over the backpedalling goalkeeper and into the again of the online.
Regardless of going behind, United continued to create probabilities however they went in on the break annoyed as Garnacho fired over and Antony’s strike was deflected over the crossbar.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect roared again after the break. Antony’s go launched Marcus Rashford, who with the assistance of a deflection completed previous Brice Samba to deliver the scores degree.
Mason Mount missed two glorious probabilities to get on the scoresheet
5 minutes later and United have been within the lead. The spectacular Garnacho broke down the left earlier than taking part in in Antony and the Brazilian discovered the far nook.
United’s quick-fire turnaround was full with three targets in 11 minutes as Rashford’s goalbound header hit Casemiro earlier than discovering the underside nook as the house aspect accomplished one other spectacular pre-season outing forward of their return to Premier League motion subsequent weekend.
In photos: Going, going, gone! Onana overwhelmed by gorgeous strike
What’s subsequent for Man Utd?
Manchester United’s pre-season concludes with a conflict againt La Liga aspect Athletic Bilbao on Sunday on the Aviva Stadium in Dublin; kick-off 4pm.
Ten Hag’s aspect’s Premier League marketing campaign then will get underway on the primary Monday Evening Soccer of the season (Monday August 14) hen they tackle Wolves at Outdated Trafford. MNF will get underway on the new time of 6.30pm on Sky Sports activities premier League earlier than the motion kicks off at 8pm.
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Man Utd’s pre-season fixtures and outcomes
Man Utd to begin season vs Wolves on MNF
Manchester United will begin the 2023/24 season in opposition to Wolves at Outdated Trafford on Monday Evening Soccer on August 14, stay on Sky Sports activities.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect, who completed final third within the Premier League final season, then face a visit to Tottenham on August 19 and the go to of Nottingham Forest on August 26 earlier than heading to Arsenal on September 3, additionally stay on Sky Sports activities.
Man Utd’s first Manchester derby is on October 28 once they welcome treble-winning Man Metropolis to Outdated Trafford with the return fixture happening on March 2 on the Etihad.
Liverpool host Man Utd at Anfield – the venue of final season’s 7-0 thrashing – on December 16 whereas Ten Hag’s aspect play their bitter rivals at Outdated Trafford on April 6.
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