UNITED PRE-SEASON RECORD ENDED BY VILLA

UNITED PRE-SEASON RECORD ENDED BY VILLA

Manchester United have been perfect in pre-season friendlies this summer until they faced Aston Villa at the Optus Stadium in Burswood, Australia. The Red Devils were looking to make it four wins from four games when they faced Villa on Saturday. However, they were unable to reach the said target after fellow Premier League team Villa came from behind to secure an impressive 2-2 draw.


Erik Ten Hag and his Manchester United players began pre-season this summer with a very good friendly win over Liverpool. The Red Devils thrashed their arch rivals 4-0 thanks to the goals from Jadon Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and second half substitute FacundoPellestri. Manchester United made it two friendly wins from two outings with the 4-1 comeback victory over Melbourne Victory of Australia. Martial was one of the United goalscorers against the Australian A-league outfit. Manchester United secured their third straight win in pre-season friendly games this summer with the 3-1 victory over fellow Premier League outfit Crystal Palace. Martial made it three goals in three matches with one of the goals against the London club. Read more

TV PAYS OFF

Manchester United could thank the incredible popularity of football on TV for the rise in the second-quarter revenues. The club posted an 11% increase due to better commercial and broadcasting revenue. Manchester United have been going through a tough period since the start of the season.

The appointment of David Moyes to replace Sir Alex Ferguson has not worked exactly to plan. The club find themselves seventh in the table with only 13 matches remaining. Since they trail fourth placed Liverpool by nine points already, they cannot afford any more slipups. Read more