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Manchester United continued the pre-season tour this weekend against West Ham in New Jersey.
Preparations for the 2025/26 season heated up this weekend, with Manchester United taking on more Premier League opposition in the form of West Ham at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
It was a much improved performance from Ruben Amorim’s United side, with several signs that things are beginning to click.
It could have been more than two goals for United, with the opening 65 minutes being very impressive.
Encouraging signs for United and it can be expected that this will continue as fitness and cohesion improves.
United in Focus will be covering the game live throughout early Sunday morning.
Manchester United (Fernandes x2) 2-0 West Ham
Substitutions
OFF: Yoro, De Ligt, Heaven; Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu; Cunha, Fernandes; Hojlund.
ON: Fredricson; Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Collyer, Leon; Fletcher, Mount; Obi.
[Link]Manchester United 2-0
Dorgu picks off a stray pass and gives it to Fernandes as he curls it into the far corner. Brilliant finish, but the goalkeeper will be disappointed.
[Link]United dominant
United have been by far the better team so far, Fernandes with the latest effort once again misses the target. Improvement needed in the final third.
[Link]Rasmus Hojlund skies shot
Good high pressing from United which handed Hojlund a chance but he skied it.
[Link]1-0 Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes converts from the spot! Manchester United are ahead five minutes in!
[Link]Big chance
Hojlund is set through on goal by Fernandes in the 1st minute but his shot hits the post! Strong start!
[Link]Kobbie Mainoo starts
Two years on from his breakout pre-season display, Mainoo starts at the MetLife Stadium in midfield alongside Manuel Ugarte… massive opportunity for the wonderkid who Rio Ferdinand wants to see starting this season.
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Manchester United XI
Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Heaven; Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu; Cunha, Fernandes; Hojlund.
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How to watch Manchester United vs West Ham
The summer series clash will be live on MUTV for paid subscribers from 11pm on Saturday night ahead of kick-off.
[Link]When does Manchester United vs West Ham kick-off?
Kick-off in the summer series opener is at 12am UK time on Sunday morning. The game will be kicking off at 7pm New Jersey time at the MetLife Stadium.
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