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Man utd pre-season 2022/23: how to watch, schedule, results, fixtures and more.

Everything you need to know about Manchester United's pre-season matches, including fixtures, kick-off times, results, schedule, how to watch and lots more.

After a two-year hiatus, Manchester United will partake in a pre-season tour ahead of the new Premier League season .

Just like other teams, the English giants had to put their travelling plans on hold as the Covid-19 pandemic shut down parts of the world, meaning United had to settle for playing pre friendlies on home soil.

Now, following a disastrous season and a new manager at the helm United will jet off to several parts of the world, adding much delight to their support bases outside of the UK.

United's pre-season tour would also give Erik ten Hag a full view of his new team as they look to become title contenders once again, domestically and on the European stage. The Red Devils finished the season in 6th position with 58 points, something fans were not too pleased with.

So, if you want to follow United during their pre-season campaign, GiveMeSport has you covered, here's everything you need to know.

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With about 60 plus days to go until the start of the new campaign, United will be hoping to get much done not only on the business side but on the pitch as well as travel to counties where their fan base is high in numbers.

Manchester United have always been proper in pre-season games, whether it's playing against the likes of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.

Man Utd pre-season 2022/23 schedule

The Red Devils will head to familiar territory, Bangkok, Thailand where they will take on Premier League rivals Liverpool on 12th July in the Rajamangala stadium.

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Ten Hag and the squad will then travel to Melbourne, Australia to take on the A-league side Melbourne Victory on 15th July. United will also play against another Premier League team in the form of Crystal Palace at the same venue on 19th July. Both games will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

To round out their Australian trip, the squad will face Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa on 23rd July at Perth's Optus Stadium.

The Red Devils will then face Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway, on 30th July. Ten Hag's side will finish their pre-season with a home game against another Spanish opposition in the form of Rayo Vallecano on the 31st of July.

Man Utd pre-season fixtures & results 2022/23

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Bruno Fernandes embraces Alex Telles of Manchester United before the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford on March 15, 2022, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

UPDATE 20th July 2022: Manchester United have won three out of three games so far in their pre-season campaign! Three more to go...

• 12 July - Man Utd 4 - 0 Liverpool (2 pm BST)  - Rajamangala Stadium
• 15 July - Man Utd 4 - 1 Melbourne Victory (11:05 am BST)  - Melbourne Cricket Ground
• 19 July - Man Utd 3 - 1 Crystal Palace (11:10 am BST)  -   Melbourne Cricket Ground
• 23 July - Man Utd vs Aston Villa (10:45 am BST)  - Optus Stadium
• 30 July - Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid (1:45 pm BST)  - Ullevaal Stadium
• 31 July - Man Utd vs Rayo Vallecano (4pm BST) - Old Trafford

Here's how you can watch Man Utd's campaign

Manchester United supporters can watch their team's pre-season matches on the club's official TV channel, MUTV, as it will broadcast every game. However, the friendlies in Thailand and Australia will not be broadcast due to exclusive TV rights.

Supporters in respective countries can also purchase tickets on the official Man Utd website .

When does Man Utd kick off their new campaign?

Manchester United will kick off the 2022/23 Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion at home. On Sunday, 7th August 2022 the Seagulls will pay a visit to Old Trafford.

United supporters will surely be looking forward to their team's pre-season preparations as new a new era awaits this mighty club.

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Manchester United are in the thick of pre-season action as they continue to step up their preparations for the new Premier League season.

Following a couple of friendly games in Europe to kick start their pre-season, Erik ten Hag ’s men are now in America for a money-spinning tour across the pond.

Much is expected of the Red Devils this term on the back of their third place finish and Carabao Cup success last year – especially after completing deals for former Chelsea player Mason Mount and ex-Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana .

Here is everything you need to know about Manchester United’s pre-season 2023 including their full fixture list and how to watch the games.

Manchester United’s pre-season fixtures and results

Manchester United began their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 victory over Leeds in Oslo, which saw Mount make his debut, followed by a 1-0 win against French side Lyon in Edinburgh.

The US tour started with a feisty 2-0 win over Arsenal in New Jersey.

An experimental team made up almost exclusively of youngsters then fell to a 3-1 defeat against League Two’s Wrexham in San Diego.

The senior stars were back in action just a day later against Real Madrid, although they could not prevent United from slipping to a 2-0 defeat in Houston.

The final leg of their stateside tour will see them play Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas on July 30.

United return to England when they host French side Lens at Old Trafford on August 5 before concluding their pre-season against Athletic Club in Dublin the following day.

Their Premier League campaign begins with a home clash against Wolves on August 14.

Manchester United fixtures and results

Wednesday, july 12.

• Manchester United 2-0 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo)

Wednesday, July 19

• Manchester United 1-0 Lyon (BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh)

Saturday, July 22

• Arsenal 0-2 Manchester United (MetLife Stadium, New York)

Tuesday, July 25

• Manchester United 1-3 Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego)

Wednesday, July 26

• Real Madrid 2-0 Manchester United (NGR Stadium, Houston)

Sunday, July 30

• Manchester United vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, 2am BST)

Saturday, August 5

• Manchester United vs Lens (Old Trafford, 4pm)

Saturday, August 6

• Manchester United vs Athletic Club (Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 4pm BST)

Manchester United squad for US tour

A 32-man strong squad is currently being put through its paces with ten Hag in the US.

The group were joined in New York by Onana, who made his debut against Real Madrid .

Jonny Evans, who came through the United academy, has returned to the club on a short-term contract covering the friendly games with a decision over extending his stay for the whole season set to be discussed after the tour.

Talented 19 year-old midfielder Joe Hugill has since been added to the squad having originally not been included.

Brazilian midfielder Fred has been left out due to personal reasons .

Manchester United squad

Goalkeepers: Andre Onana, Nathan Bishop, Tom Heaton

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans, Alvaro Fernandez, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams

Midfielders: Amad, Antony, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Joe Hugill, Kobbie Mainoo, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Facundo Pellistri, Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek

Forwards: Anthony Elanga, Omari Forson, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford

How to watch Manchester United’s pre-season friendlies

Every one of Manchester United’s pre-season fixtures will be shown live on MUTV on the club channel, the United App and ManUtd.com.

Full match replay will be available to view after the action has finished with MUTV on-demand.

MUTV subscription is priced at £7.99 for a month or £29.99 for the whole year.

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A look at Manchester United's full pre-season schedule

Manchester United will begin their 2022-23 Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on August 7.

The match will mark Erik ten Hag 's first competitive fixture as head coach of the club, but the team have a lot of football to play before the start of their new campaign, with six pre-season fixtures in the diary.

The Red Devils are due to return to pre-season training before the end of the month, although those involved for their countries during the recent break have been given extra recovery time.

"We will start pre-season on 27 June and I will get a few of the squad, of the individual players. Not all the players will be coming in [on 27 June], because the ones who play internationals will have a longer break, because they play longer in this current season," Ten Hag told MUTV last month.

Ten Hag's start will start their preparations for the new season against English rivals Liverpool in Bangkok on July 12, with the match taking place at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand's capital.

From there, the 20-time English champions will head to Australia, where they will take on Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace on July 15 and July 19 respectively, with both matches taking place at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Perth's Optus Stadium will then host Man United against Aston Villa on July 23, with the Red Devils facing three Premier League sides during their preparations for the new campaign.

The fixture against Steven Gerrard 's outfit will be the final match of their Thailand and Australia tour, but they will head back to Europe to take on Atletico Madrid in Oslo, Norway on July 30.

Man United will then face Rayo Vallecano on July 31, with the fixtures on back-to-back days meaning that there will be a lot of rotation, with the games coming one week before the start of the Premier League season.

The match will mark new head coach Erik ten Hag's first home fixture, and the club's football director John Murtough said that the game would be "a great opportunity" for players not heavily involved in the pre-season tour to get minutes in their legs.

"Pre-season is all about preparation and this is a great opportunity for those squad members who may not have featured in some of our earlier Tour and pre-season matches to get valuable minutes on the pitch – and where better to do this than Old Trafford?" Murtough told the club's official website.

"This will be the new manager's first match at Old Trafford, and I am sure the fans will provide him with a warm welcome."

Last season, the Red Devils finished sixth in the Premier League, reached the fourth round of the FA Cup, third round of the EFL Cup and last-16 stage of the Champions League.

The fixtures for the 2022-23 Premier League season were released on Thursday, and Man United will take on Brighton, Brentford, Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester City in the first month of the campaign.

October will also be particularly busy for the 20-time English champions, facing Manchester City, Everton, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and West Ham United in the league, while they will also play three times in the group stage of the Europa League that month.

The season is starting earlier than usual due to the 2022 World Cup, which will take place in November and December, so the group stage of the Europa League will be completed by early November.

Man United's pre-season schedule:

July 12 vs. Liverpool Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok

July 15 vs. Melbourne Victory Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

July 19 vs. Crystal Palace Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

July 23 vs. Aston Villa Optus Stadium, Perth

July 30 vs. Atletico Madrid Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo

July 31 vs. Rayo Vallecano Old Trafford, Manchester

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Manchester United Pre-Season Tour 2024: Destination, Fixtures, How to Watch and More

Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Manchester United’s pre-season tour in 2024.

Manchester United will be on the road again in 2024 – as they start yet another pre-season tour in a foreign country.

In 2023 , Erik ten Hag and his first-team squad departed to America, but also had games in Scotland and at Old Trafford before the 23/24 campaign kicked off.

Where are they headed this time around? Here is everything you need to know about it.

Where is Manchester United’s Pre-Season Tour 2024 taking place?

Manchester United will be returning to the USA this summer for the Pre-Season Tour 2024.

This is the second consecutive year that the Red Devils will be heading to the States. Last season’s campaign saw them play some absolute footballing giants in some stunning places.

There is also a date confirmed in Edinburgh and Norway – meaning the Erik ten Hag will once again be travelling around Europe.

When will Man Utd’s pre-season 2024 begin?

So far as of  03/04 /2024 – Manchester United’s pre-season begins on Monday the 15th of July 2024 – when they take on Rosenborg at the Lerkendol Stadion, Norway.

So far as of 03/04/2024 , five fixtures have been announced for United’s pre-season tour. Three are in America, with one in Scotland and one in Norway.

• Monday, 15th July 2024: Manchester United vs Rosenborg at the Lerkendol Stadion, Norway
• Saturday, July 20th 2024 : Manchester United vs Rangers at the Murrayfield, Edinburgh
• Saturday, July 27th 2024: Manchester United vs Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
• Wednesday, July 31 2024: Manchester United vs Real Betis at the Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
• Saturday, August 3rd 2024: Manchester United vs Liverpool at the University of South Carolina’s (USC) William Brice Stadium

More will be announced in due course – so keep checking back for more.

How to Watch

As per every pre-season tour, all first-team games will be broadcast live for fans on MUTV.

Annual passes can be bought for £29.99 or you can pay £7.99 for an individual month, which is a great shout as this will likely cover every pre-season match.

A subscription can be obtained right h ere .

The first match tickets for Manchester United’s Tour 2024 are now on general sale.

Tickets for both the Liverpool and Arsenal games are openly available via Ticketmaster.

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Manchester United will face Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Australian outfit Melbourne Victory as part of their pre-season tour of Australia and the Middle East, it has been announced.

United , who beat Palace 1-0 in Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge back in December, will lock horns with Patrick Vieira's side on Tuesday, July 19 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, kicking off 11:10am UK time. The iconic stadium can house up to 100,000 supporters, meaning it promises to be an exciting event for all involved.

Before facing Palace, United are set to face Liverpool in the Thai capital of Bangkok a week earlier on Tuesday, July 12. The contest is set to be officially confirmed in a press conference in the Thai city today [Thursday].

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This summer's pre-season tour — which will be United's first since 2019 because of the coronavirus pandemic — is poised to consist of three separate fixtures, two of which will take place in Australia. However, United are yet to confirm their official plans, with a schedule set to be released in due course.

But they will face Melbourne Victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Friday, July 15, just days before facing Palace. The Australian club have confirmed that the fixture has been pencilled in for a 11:10am kick-off time as well (UK time).

On hosting United, Melbourne Victory head coach Tony Popovic said: "It's a fantastic game to showcase a club like Manchester United in our country, it's a great opportunity to showcase our Club, Melbourne Victory, to the world and a chance for our members and fans to see a special organisation and a club with such a big history."

United visited Australia three years ago and played two games in Perth, including one against arch rivals Leeds United. The Reds won 4-0 thanks to goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Phil Jones and Anthony Martial.

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Manchester United’s pre-season tour begins on July 12 - get full schedule

Manchester United are slated to play as many as seven games in their 2023 pre-season tour.

Twenty-time English champions Manchester United will begin their pre-season 2023 tour in Norway against Leeds United on Wednesday, July 12.

After finishing third in the Premier League last season, the Red Devils will be eager to kick on and close the gap to their crosstown rivals Manchester City, who have won the league title in four of the last five seasons.

Soon after their opening per-season game against Leeds, United under the tutelage of Dutchman Erik ten Hag will travel to Scotland and face Lyon on Wednesday, July 19.

Following their visits to Norway and Scotland, United will kickstart their pre-season tour of the United States.

Their first game in the United States will see them take on Premier League rivals Arsenal in New Jersey on Saturday, July 22.

The Red Devils will be in action once again three days later when they will square off against newly promoted League Two outfit Wrexham in San Diego on  Wednesday, July 26.

Next up for United during their 2023 pre-season tour is a high-profile friendly against Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid. This encounter between two of club football’s most successful teams will happen in Texas on Thursday, July 27.

The Red Devils’ last pre-seson match in the United States is slated to take place in Las Vegas on Monday, July 31 against German giants Borussia Dortmund.

However, United’s pre-season 2023 doesn’t end with their last match in the United States against Dortmund.

After concluding their US tour, United are scheduled to return to the United Kingdom before travelling to Dublin to face Spanish outfit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, August 6 for their last match of the pre-season preparations.

As far as their squad composition is concerned, United have released the likes of Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe, while David de Gea and Wout Weghorst are also among the expected departures.

Incomings, on the other hand, could see the likes of Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana join the squad before United start their pre-seson.

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Manchester United’s pre-season tour fixture list in full

Manchester United’s 2023 pre-season tour fixture list in full.

Erik ten Hag’s side return to action in just nine days and they must prepare themselves as best as possible for another pivotal season ahead – the second of the Dutchman’s tenure.

The first was regarded by most supporters as a resounding success, with a six-year trophy drought coming to an end and a top-four finish secured in the later stages of the campaign, which meant Champions League football would return to the Theatre of Dreams in a matter of months.

Now, the players must get themselves up to full fitness ahead of their opening Premier League clash on August 14.

Pre-season tour schedule

Here’s who the Reds will face and where:

July 12: Leeds United – Ullevaal Stadion / Oslo, Norway | 16:00 BST

July 19: Lyon – Murrayfield Stadium / Edinburgh, Scotland | 14:00 BST

July 22: Arsenal – MetLife Stadium / New Jersey, United States | 17:00 BST

July 25: Wrexham – Snapdragon Stadium / San Diego, California (US) | 03:30 BST

July 26: Real Madrid – NRG Stadium / Houston, Texas (US) | 03:30 BST

July 30: Borussia Dortmund – Allegiant Stadium / Las Vegas, Nevada (US) | 02:00 BST

August 5: RC Lens – Old Trafford / Manchester, United Kingdom | KO: TBC

August 6: Athletic Club – Aviva Stadium / Dublin, Ireland | 16:00 BST

All matches will be streamed on MUTV.

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Liverpool pre-season 2024/25: Fixtures and schedule

• Liverpool face a pre-season without Jurgen Klopp for the first time since 2015/16
• The Reds are expected to be busy in the summer transfer market
• Plenty of the club's stars will be in international action over the summer period

By Ewan Ross-Murray | Apr 28, 2024

Liverpool will have their first pre-season without Jurgen Klopp for nine years when they prepare themselves for the 2024/25 campaign.

The 56-year-old's underwhelming final season at Anfield is coming to a close and Liverpool are yet to announce a replacement for the iconic German. However, all signs currently point to Feyenoord's Arne Slot , who will hope to lead the Reds into a new successful era.

With change comes both nerves and excitement and Liverpool supporters will be eager to see how this summer's transfer window and pre-season plans impact the club ahead of next season.

Here is what we know about Liverpool 's pre-season plans so far.

Where are Liverpool going for 2024/25 pre-season?

We will return to the USA this summer for a pre-season tour, facing off against Arsenal and Manchester United 🙌 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 23, 2024

Liverpool will travel to the United States this summer under new management, returning to North America for the first time since 2019. The Reds are likely to travel across the country and already have three matches lined up against some familiar opponents.

Speaking about their US tour, the club's commercial director Ben Latty stated: "We are proud to announce our highly anticipated return to the USA providing a great environment for the squad to prepare for the season ahead.

"Pre-season tours always present exceptional opportunities for our supporters, the team and our official partners to engage in memorable experiences within a key focus market for the club."

Liverpool usually begin their pre-season campaign with clashes against lower league English sides such as Tranmere Rovers, although they travelled to Germany instead last season. However, it remains to be seen if the Reds will play some friendlies on home soil before jetting off to the United States.

Liverpool pre-season 2023/24 confirmed schedule

Liverpool are likely to announce more dates of friendly fixtures as the end of the season draws to a close, but as things stand they are kicking off their pre-season journey with a match against Real Betis in Pittsburgh on 27 July.

The Reds then face two of their fiercest Premier League foes, starting with a clash against Arsenal on 1 August and followed by a battle with rivals Manchester United three days later. All kick-off times are in the early hours of the morning in the United Kingdom.

How to watch Liverpool's 2024/25 pre-season

While the club have not officially announced how supporters can access pre-season clashes just yet, Liverpool's friendlies are normally shown on LFCTV .

Viewers will need a valid subscription and are often able to find one-month free trials during pre-season. However, this is subject to change.

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Very few Manchester United players’ futures with the club are safe this summer, says BBC football reporter Simon Stone .

Stone reports that United is “willing to listen to offers for virtually all their first-team squad this summer” as it looks to rebuild the club after a miserable season that is still not yet assured of a return to European football.

The report lists Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kobbie Mainoo as not being on the list, and says it would take “major” offers to get Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and Andre Onana.

It also says the United would like to keep Marcus Rashford and rejuvenate his form, but acknowledges that he’s “on the list.”

All this, of course, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and United’s new hierarchy decide what to do with manager Erik ten Hag.

What will Manchester United look like next season?

Sofyan Amrabat’s loan expires this summer and it seems unlikely the Red Devils would exercise the right to buy him from Fiorentina. The contracts of Tom Heaton and Jonny Evans will expire and both Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial have option years. Varane is the only one you’d possibly expect to stay at Old Trafford.

Mason Mount would seem likely to get a chance to deliver with a healthy summer of prep after an injury-riddled year, as hsi contract runs through 2028.

Loanees Mason Greenwood (Getafe) and Jadon Sancho (Dortmund) are likely to be sold, while Donny van de Beek and Hannibal Mejbri have not become feature players on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt and Sevilla, respectively. Alvaro Carreras has been bright in a short-term move to Benfica, while Facundo Pellistri’s had some good moments at Granada.

But, really, who would you expect back? Bruno Fernandes is the club’s best player and — as stated above — Dalot, Hojlund, Garnacho, and Mainoo have been good. Mount, Scott McTominay, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo, and Lisandro Martinez are in, one would think, as well as breakthrough back Willy Kambwala.

There are so many questions, though. Victor Lindelof is valuable but going into the last year of his deal, as are Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Christian Eriksen, Diallo, and McTominay. And what are the market rates for Antony, Casemiro, Varane, Wan-Bissaka, and Maguire? And how much better would Casemiro look with a better midfielder next to him? Or Varane with a full year of Martinez?

And there’s another aspect to consider: Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world but isn’t going to rally the world’s very best for Europa League or Conference League play unless there’s a clear path back to the Champions League.

Gonna be one interesting summer.

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