(3-4-3) Mbeumo debut,New striker to lead the line”, Predicted Man United line up vs West Ham next – as Ruben Amorim learnt from His mistake to bench two players that cost His against Leeds yesterday
(3-4-3) Mbeumo debut,New striker to lead the line”, Predicted Man United line up vs West Ham next – as Ruben Amorim learnt from His mistake to bench two players that cost His against Leeds yesterday
Ruben Amorim will be under major pressure to deliver a huge improvement at Manchester United next season, with the Red Devils having an incredibly difficult 2024-25 campaign under the Portuguese.
The 20-time English champions returned to pre-season training on July 7, with the team working towards their Premier League opener against bitter rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17.
Here, Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about Man United’s pre-season schedule, including details on their opponents, how to tune in to the matches and whether any of their new signings could be involved.
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Man United’s preparations for the 2025-26 campaign officially begun on July 19; Amorim’s side played out a 0-0 draw with fellow Premier League team Leeds United in their opening friendly of the summer.
The Red Devils are now preparing to head to the United States for a pre-season tour, with the team set to take part in the Premier League Summer Series, which runs between July 26 and August 3.
Man United will face West Ham United in New Jersey on July 26 (July 27 UK time), Bournemouth in Chicago on July 30 (July 31 UK time) and Everton on August 3 in Atlanta.
The 20-time English champions will then return to the United Kingdom for their final pre-season match of the summer, which takes place at Old Trafford against Fiorentina on August 9.
Eight days after the Fiorentina clash, Man United take on Arsenal in their Premier League opener.
Man United 2025-26 pre-season schedule:
July 19: Man United 0-0 Leeds (2pm BST | Strawberry Arena, Stockholm)
July 27: Man United vs. West Ham United (12am BST | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)
July 31: Man United vs. Bournemouth (2.30am BST | Soldier Field, Chicago)
August 3: Man United vs. Everton (10pm BST | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
August 9: Man United vs. Fiorentina (12.45pm BST | Old Trafford, Manchester)
Man United officially completed a £62.5m move for Matheus Cunha on July 12, with the Brazil international making the switch to Old Trafford from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The attacker, who has been handed the number 10 shirt by Man United, made his debut for the club in the goalless draw against Leeds, playing the opening 45 minutes of the contest.
Man United are also hoping to soon confirm a deal for Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo.
The Red Devils failed with two offers for the Cameroon international but have now been successful with their third, and Mbeumo’s arrival could be confirmed before the end of the weekend.
The attacker is set to travel with the Man United squad to the United States, with his debut for the club potentially coming against West Ham on July 26.
As well as Cunha, Man United had another debutant against Leeds, with 18-year-old Diego Leon making an excellent impression following his arrival over the summer.
“We have to understand that the kid (Leon) came from Paraguay and it’s his second week in Manchester United. He did really well, he’s learning things, he’s powerful. He’s going to be a very good player,” said Amorim when asked about Leon’s performance against the Whites.
The 20-time English champions could also sign a new goalkeeper and central midfielder before the transfer window closes, in addition to a centre-forward.
