Arsenal 0-2 Man Utd
Manchester United extended their unbeaten run in pre-season friendlies by defeating Arsenal. Both teams fielded strong lineups with many star players. Arsenal started new signings Declan Rice and Kai Havertz, while Mason Mount also featured in Manchester United's midfield.
Arsenal dominated thanks to a well-developed playing style from the previous season. However, the Gunners' possession rate was only 55%. Meanwhile, Man Utd were very strong with counter-attacks and quick transitions. The Red Devils had more shots than Arsenal.
Manchester United opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Bruno Fernandes combined with a teammate on the right wing before dribbling into the middle and unleashing a powerful long-range shot that beat goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Seven minutes later, Jadon Sancho doubled the Red Devils' lead.
Bruno Fernandes scored in his first game as Manchester United's official captain.
In the second half, Man Utd made a series of changes to their lineup. The Red Devils controlled the game thanks to experienced players like Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in midfield. Arsenal were ineffective in attack and failed to score.
Despite Man Utd winning 2-0, the two teams went to a penalty shootout for the fans. Bruno Fernandes and his teammates continued to outperform their opponents, successfully converting 5 of their penalties to win 5-3. Fabio Vieira was the one who missed his penalty for Arsenal.
By defeating Arsenal 2-0, Man Utd extended their winning streak in friendly matches to three consecutive games. Prior to this, Erik ten Hag's team beat Leeds United and Lyon. Notably, Man Utd have not conceded a single goal.
The Old Trafford side have five more friendly matches before the start of the new season. They will face Wrexham, Real Madrid, Dortmund, Lens, and Athletic Bilbao. Man Utd will meet Wolverhampton in the opening round of the Premier League season, which takes place on August 15th.
Result: Arsenal 0-2 Man Utd
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Man Utd: Bruno (30'), Sancho (37')
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