Man United Defeats Arsenal in Trials in the US

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-0 and 5-3 in trials at the Metlife Stadium, New Jersey, United States of America, Saturday (23/7/2023) or Sunday morning WIB.

This match was marked by Bruno Fernandes becoming captain for the first time since being appointed coach Erik ten Hag to replace Harry Maguire. He marked his first action as captain by scoring his team’s opening goal in the 30th minute.

Playing in front of 82,262 spectators, the Red Devils completed the night’s victory through a goal scored by Jadon Sancho, seven minutes later.

According to these friendly match regulations, the match will proceed to a penalty shootout regardless of the result in the first 90 minutes of play. In this shootout from 11 meters away, Manchester United won again with a score of 5-3.

In this match in the United States, coach Erik ten Hag, lowered the 4-2-3-1 formation. He placed Jadon Sancho as the lone striker who was supported by Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho.

Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount, partnered as anchors in front of a back four filled with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper position was entrusted to Tom Heaton.

In the Arsenal camp, coach Mikel Arteta displayed a 4-3-3 formation and fielded his strongest team. Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah, Bukayo Saka are the mainstays in the front row.

This trio is supported by Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard. Meanwhile, the back row was filled with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Lilina and Jurrien Timber. They escorted goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

After being involved in attacking each other, Man United successfully scored a goal in the 30th minute after Bruno Fernandes scored last season’s Premier League runner-up goal.

Just seven minutes later, the Red Devils added to the lead through the actions of Jadon Sancho.

In the second half, both teams also had several chances but did not score. The 2-0 score for Man United lasted until the 90 matches were over. After the 2×45 match is over, the two teams still have to play a penalty shootout.

In a shootout from 12 meters, Man United again showed their superiority. The first five kicks from Ten Hag’s squad namely Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Viktor Lindelof, Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen all managed to produce goals.

Meanwhile, in the Arsenal camp, only three kickers managed to score, namely Martin Odegaard, Lendro Trossard and Jorginho. While the third kicker, Fabio Vieira failed. The penalty shoot-out score ended 5-3.

Manchester United will return to trial against Wrexham, Tuesday (25/7/2023) in San Diego. A day later Erik ten Hag’s men will play Real Madrid in Huston. They will end their preparatory tour ahead of the new US season against Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas on Sunday, 30 July.

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