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29 Manchester United take on Arsenal looking for a second successive pre-season victory in the opening game of the US tour at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
For those of you staying up to watch the game, it kicks off at 1 am BST.
Erik ten Hag has taken a 29-man squad with him to the US but is still without several key players. They include captain Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez.
However, we will see a strong starting line-up to take on the Gunners in LA.
Andre Onana starts in goal after playing 90 minutes in United’s 2-0 win over Rangers last weekend. He plays behind a back four consisting of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Harry Amass.
Ten Hag has opted for a midfield trio of Casemiro, Tobdy Collyer and Mason Mount.
Up top, the manager will be keen to see how Amad Diallo works with Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford.
Manchester United XI vs Arsenal: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Yoro, Maguire, Amass; Casemiro, Collyer, Mount; Amad, Hojlund, Rashford.
🎙️🗯️ “And lining up for Manchester United…” 👊#MUFC || #MUTOUR24
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2024
The manager needs to use friendlies as building blocks for the first game of the competitive season. That means the players selected today have an opportunity to impress Ten Hag and his staff ahead of the Community Shield or the Premier League opener versus Fulham.
Ten Hag out to inspect the pitch #mufc pic.twitter.com/4CZz5ugFQH
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) July 27, 2024
As seen in the video above, courtesy of MEN reporter Samuel Luckhurst, Ten Hag was out to inspect the pitch before his team was announced.
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