Manchester United and Arsenal are set to clash in a pre-season friendly on July 28, 2024, at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match offers fans in the United States a sneak peek at what to expect in the upcoming Premier League season for the two English Football giants.
Under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United aims to gear up for the new season and try out the new squad in an entertaining US Pre-Season Tour. Their pre-season journey began with a 0-1 loss to Rosenborg but was followed by a 2-0 victory over Rangers. However, since then key players including Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen, fresh from their Euro 2024 duties, have rejoined the squad. New signing Leny Yoro is also part of the US tour, while Joshua Zirkzee remains unavailable and will join the team later.
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Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, meanwhile, started their pre-season with a narrow win over Bournemouth on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Before that, they secured a behind-closed-doors win against Leyton Orient. Key players Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are all set to make their return with the London side in the US pre-season tour.
Historical Numbers
Historically, Manchester United and Arsenal have faced each other 241 times, with United leading with 101 wins to Arsenal's 89, while 50 matches ended in a draw. Their most recent encounter saw Arsenal triumph with a 1-0 victory on May 12, 2024.
Where to Watch
Fans can catch the live action on MUTV and Arsenal’s official website. In the UK, the match will be available on MUTV with a subscription, while viewers in the US can watch on ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, and ESPN.
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