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MANCHESTER UNITED continue their pre-season tour of the United States with a huge clash against Real Betis.New £52million pound man Leny Yoro is set to miss tonight’s clash after he was seen using crutches and wearing a protective boot following his injury against Arsenal last time out.Striker Rasmus Hojlund was also forced off in the 2-1 defeat to the Gunners and could also miss tonight’s friendly.United’s meeting with Real Betis in California will be their penultimate match of their tour across the pond.Kick off time: 3am BSTTV/Stream: MUTVFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FT: Man Utd 3-2 Real BetisIt was a real game of two halves at the Snapdragon Stadium.Man Utd looked like they were capable of scoring whenever they came forward before the interval.In the second half Real Betis came into the game more and created more than enough chances to grab at least a draw.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-2 Real BetisThe referee brings the game to a close.Man Utd have held on to claim the win.Erik ten Hag’s side did just enough to edge this one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis90+2. Fekir whips a dangerous ball into the back post.Collier does well to head it behind for corner.It is worked to the edge of the box and Fekir tries to bend one in the far corner and has Heaton scrambling as it goes narrowly wide.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis90. Hannibal is booked for a clumsy challenge.It gives the Spaniards the chance to come forward once again.We are going to have three added minutes.Will Fish is also shown a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis88. The game is still finely poised with Real Betis still creating chances to score.Man Utd need to try and remain solid to hold on for the win.Although the fans in the ground would love to see a penalty shootout no doubt.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis86. Antony has been subbed for Man Utd.He didn’t seem injured but the man brought on as a second-half sub has got the shepherd’s crook fifteen minutes later.Betis shoot across the face of the goal, so close.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis84. Almost a huge error there from Heaton.The backpass to him was suicidal but as the keeper looked to clear it was blocked by the striker.Fekir puts a cross into the back post and picks out Carvalho.His header went wide of the goal when it seemed easier to hit the target.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis82. Real Betis are starting to pile on the pressure now.They feel there is enough time to get an equaliser still.If they do and we end up all square, we will have a penalty shootout.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis80. Pablo Fornals comes on for Real Betis.The former West Ham player is used to facing Man Utd.It is the opponent he has faced more than any other in his career.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis78. Antony runs towards goal before feeding it into the path of Mount.He tries an elaborate Cruyff flick back into the path of the Brazilian.Two problems there, the pass was atrocious and Antony didn’t make the run into where it should have been.Will we ever see a repeat of his most memorable moment in a Man Utd shirt…………that goal against League Two Newport County.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis76. Antony goes down outside the box and wins a free kick.Man Utd take it quickly and it is worked to Hannibal on the edge of the box.He looks to shoot for the far corner but Rui Costa saves.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis74. The ball drops to Mount in the box, as he shifts it onto his right foot and shoots.It whistles over the bar with keeper seemingly having it covered.He should be hitting the target at the very least there.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis70. Another goal for Betis now would give us a real game.Man Utd look comfortable while they still have their lead.Antony is played in down the wing and miscontrols the ball out for a throw in.Classic Antony.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis68. Real Betis are looking more dangerous now coming forward and this largely inexperienced side.While Heaton and Evans add a lot of maturity, Pellegrini’s side are cuasing more problems for Man Utd.The former Man City manager opts to make some changes to get some fresh legs on the pitch for last twenty minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis66. Big chance for Real Betis.The Spaniards get down the left flank and cut the ball back to the edge of the box.Losada hits it first time but it sails over the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis64. Both Antony and Mason Mount are on the pitch now.Two players who still have a lot to prove at Old Trafford.They certainly haven’t justified the £150m spent on the pair.Big season needed from both.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis62. As the corner was whipped in, Llorente had a completely free header in the penalty area.Heaton is rooted to the spot as the header goes in the far corner.Erik ten Hag has made a host of changes, Betis will feel like they can get something out of this game now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Diego Llorente (Real Betis)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis58. Rahsford goes down in the box, clutching his ankle.The referee is not interested in awarding a penalty.After some treatment, he limps off the pitch and his game is over.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis56. Amad picks the ball up on the right and spots the run of McTominay.The midfielder gets a shot away but it is straight at Rui Silva who blocks.Good movement by the Red Devils nonetheless. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis54. Amad pulls the ball back to Casemiro, who gets a first-time shot away.It narrowly misses the near post but the keeper seemed to have it covered.Man Utd are knocking on the door once again.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis52. The ball is switched across to Rashford out wide.He looks to cushion a first-time pass into the path of Sancho.Nice idea but he gets it all wrong as it runs through harmlessly to the keeper.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis50. Bellerin gets down the flank and looks to cross but Amass does well it block it at the expense of a corner.As the cross comes in, Evans heads clear.Betis cross once again and the Spanish header hits the back of Jonny Evans and goes behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis48. Ten Hag is on the touchline barking orders at his players.Man Utd are controlling possession, passing it around, making Real Betis chase the ball.The Spaniards have not made any changes at the break.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis46. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have come off.Will Fish and Jonny Evans are the players to replace them.Casemiro whips the ball into the back post but Rashford heads it well wide of the goal.Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL defeated rivals Manchester United 2-1 in a big pre-season friendly in Los Angeles this morning!Inside the first 30 minutes both United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro were forced off injured to give boss Erik ten Hag an almighty scare.Hojlund had given United the lead after a strong run in the 10th minute, but shortly after was forced off injured holding his right hamstring.As the clock struck 30 minutes, new United signing Leny Yoro limped off with a potential ankle injury.The Gunners won the game thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, but United later won the pre-arranged penalty shootout 4-3.Result: Arsenal 2-1 Man UtdPenalty shootout result: Arsenal 3-4 Man UtdArsenal XI: Hein, Timber, White, Heaven, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Odegaard, Nelson, Trossard, JesusMan Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Yoro, Amass, Casemiro, Collyer, Amad, Mount, Rashford, HojlundArsenal midfield player ratingsJorginho 6: Rarely puts a foot wrong and made the most of his chance to get some minutes under his belt after not starting the midweek match against Bournemouth. Took time to look after Heaven after his error for United’s opening goal.Ethan Nwaneri 8: Once again showed that he is the kid to watch at Arsenal. The Premier League’s youngster ever player when he was 15 is now so much better and stronger at 17. Looked more than at home against United’s more established stars.Martin Odegaard 6: Clearly fitter than most having missed the Euros after Norway’s failure to qualify. The Arsenal skipper once again showed his leadership qualities on and off the ball.Copy linkCopiedArsenal defender player ratingsKarl Hein 6: The Estonian started in top form with a wonder save from Amad, but he looked to be at fault for Hojlund’s near post opener.Ben White 6: Relatively quiet game for Arsenal’s ever-reliable right-back. That is not a bad thing – just means he did is job effectively and did not make any mistakes.Ayden Heaven 5: Another solid overall display by the teenager. May come in for criticism when he is older if he lets Hojlund burn past him to score, but he simply is not big enough or strong enough yet.Jurrien Timber 7: Has Arteta stumbled on yet another star centre back? The Dutch defender was billed as the answer to their left-0back problems, but it looks like he can play anywhere and play anywhere well too.Alex Zinchenko 6: The versatile Ukraine man was back on the left hand side of defence, having started as a sub against Bournemouth in midweek, and looked much improved and fitter going forward.Copy linkCopiedSour noteI suppose for Erik ten Hag, the main disappointment he’ll take from the evening was the injuries to both Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro.Hojlund went down after 15 minutes and seemed to suggest a slight hamstring injury, just five minutes after opening the scoring.While Yoro hobbled off during the drinks break on the half-hour mark and looked in more distress than Hojlund as he trudged off.We’ll hear more about those injuries throughout the morning on SunSport.Copy linkCopiedThe goalsRasmus Hojlund scored the opener inside ten minutes, racing onto a long, looping ball from Rashford.The new United No9 shrugging off the challenge of Heaven who should’ve done better, before cutting in towards goal and steering the ball under Hein in the Arsenal goal.The Gunners equalised through a well-worked goal down the left, with Nwaneri picking up a pass just inside the area before laying it on a plate for Gabriel Jesus to tuck home from a couple of yards out.A hint of offside in that one but the officials opting not to give it.Gabriel Martinelli then beat Scanlon down the Arsenal left before cutting inside and into the box unchallenged before firing low between Will Fish’s legs and beyond Onana for the winner with less than ten minutes to play.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd (3-4 on pens)Well that’s certainly a different way to end.A mix of emotions then as the Gunners win 2-1 on the night, then lose 4-3 on penalties.Something for everyone but you’d imagine both managers will be reasonably happy with their team’s display on the night.United making those ten changes at half time which disrupted their flow but it was a late Martinelli goal which clinched the result for Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesSancho with the chance to win the shoot-out for United…AND HE DOES!A strange concept really but everyone’s a winner on the evening!Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌✔️✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesGabriel sends Onana the wrong way – the way Onana was pointing to as well!The pair exchange words after that too…Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesChristian Eriksen smashes his penalty low into the bottom corner as Hein waits late before diving.Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesMartinelli sends Onana the wrong way! Arsenal level it up having taken one extra.Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesEthan Wheatley does likewise, sending Hein the wrong way but wide of the target!Arsenal: ✔️❌❌Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesArsenal are sending centre back Kiwior up for their third kick.And he takes it like a centre back, dragging it wide!Arsenal: ✔️❌❌Man Utd: ✔️✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesJonny Evans SCORES to put United ahead in the shoot-out!Arsenal: ✔️❌Man Utd: ✔️✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesKai Havertz now for Arsenal to restore their lead…ONANA SAVES!Arsenal: ✔️❌Man Utd: ✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesScott McTominay is first for United – and he scores!Arsenal: ✔️Man Utd: ✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesAfter a bit of gamesmanship from Onana, Vieira makes no mistake!Arsenal: ✔️Man Utd: Copy linkCopiedMore on that afterAs we had the other night, we’re getting a bit more entertainment in the form of a penalty shoot-out.How exciting!Arsenal will go first – and it’s Vieira to get us going.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-1 Man UtdThe managers shake hands after an entertaining 90 minutes in which Gabriel Martinelli’s goal with less than 10 minutes to play proved to be the winner.Onto penalties!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd93. Arsenal deal with it.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd92. Antony has a fierce strike from distance which is blocked behind for a United corner.The last action of the 90 minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd92. Sancho charges at the back four after picking up a long pass down the left.One too many defenders are in his way and he’s dispossessed. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd89. Two minutes additional time.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd88. United look like being in there as Antony has options in behind with Wheatley free down the right.He takes one touch too many and four of his teammates raise their arms in frustration!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd84. CLOSE!Eriksen’s in-swinging corner is whipped right under the crossbar of Hein.Hein does really well to scramble back and get a firm punch onto it and get it clear of danger.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd83. Great ball into the box from Eriksen on the right from a United free kick.It looks like it’s landing on the head of Evans six yards out but Gabriel beats him to it to head behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd81. Excellent goal from Martinelli, who has looked really sharp since coming on.He runs up Scanlon again down the Arsenal left and some quick feet gets him inside and in the box on the left.Will Fish doesn’t read the danger quickly enough and Martinelli, eight yards out, stabs a shot through his legs and it beats Onana at the near post.A simple goal in the end but good play from Martinelli.Copy linkCopied More

CHELSEA were AWFUL against Scottish champions Celtic as they fell to a shock 4-1 defeat in the second game of their US tour.The Blues drew 2-2 with League One Wrexham in their first friendly across the pond earlier this week and named a strong XI against Celtic, who beat Premier League winners Manchester City in a 4-3 thriller to kick off their summer tour of the States.But Enzo Maresca’s side were shocking throughout as Celtic ran riot after a rubbish defensive display from the Blues, who scored a late goal from a Christopher Nkunku.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from IndianaChelsea suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Celtic during a pre-season friendly at the Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana.The Hoops dominated the Blues with goals by Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi, Luis Palma and Michael Johnston.The Blues got a consolation goal one minute before full-time with a penalty-kick by Christopher Nkunku.The Scottish champions are now gearing up for the Scottish Premiership while the West Londoners are set for another friendly in the US against Club America on August 1.Thank you for joining our live blog, have a great night!Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea’s Premier League fixturesAnd here’s what’s next for Chelsea after their summer pre-season tour:Copy linkCopiedWhat is next for Celtic?Celtic’s campaign is set to officially begin next week after an impressive summer pre-season.The Hoops were undefeated in every friendly as they beat Queen’s Park, DC United, Chelsea and Premier League champions Manchester City, while they also drew with Ayr.Now the Scottish champions are gearing up for their title defence with a Premiership opener against Kilmarnock.Celtic will host at Celtic Park on Sunday, August 4.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea’s pre-season fixturesHere’s what’s next for Chelsea after their heavy friendly defeat to Celtic:1 August: Chelsea v Club America, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (00:00)3 August: Chelsea v Manchester City, Ohio Stadium, Columbus (22:30)7 August: Chelsea v Real Madrid, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (00:00)11 August: Chelsea v Inter Milan, Stamford Bridge (15:00)Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea player ratingsHere’s how SunSport’s man on the field Jack Rosser rates each Chelsea player after the heavy loss to Celtic:Robert Sanchez – 6Reece James – 6Wesley Fofana – 6Benoit Badiashile – 4Levi Colwill – 5Romeo Lavia – 6Carney Chukwuemeka – 5Noni Madueke – 6Christopher Nkunku – 7Mykhailo Mudryk – 5Marc Guiu – 7Substitutions:Raheem Sterling – 7Lesley Ugochukwu – 6Tosin Adarabioyo – 5Malo Gusto – 5Andrey Santos – 6Angelo – N/ALucas Bergstrom – N/ARenato Veiga – N/ATyrique George – N/ACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs Celtic statsChelsea suffered a heavy defeat despite controlling 57 per cent of possession against Celtic.The Blues registered a total of 23 shots, 10 of which were on target.The Hoops, on the other hand, produced 14 shots, 11 of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-4 CelticCeltic completed their summer pre-season tour with another stunning victory in the US.The Hoops dominated the Blues, who are still looking for a victory under new manager Enzo Maresca.Matt O’Reilly opened the scoring after just 19 minutes with a fine shot from the right after he was found unmarked with a clever pass by Greg Taylor.O’Reilly turned from goalscorer to provider on 33 minutes as he found Kyogo Furuhashi from the right with a low cross that allowed the Japan international to tap the ball to the back of the net.Celtic sealed the win in the 76th minute when Benoit Badiashile gave the ball away under pressure and Luis Palma took advantage to beat Robert Sanchez.Just three minutes later, Palma picked up an assist as he released Michael Johnston who was completely forgotten by Tosin Adarabioyo and he hit the back of the net with ease.Chelsea got a consolation goal as Raheem Sterling was later brought down by Colby Donovan to win a penalty that was converted by Christopher Nkunku one minute before full-time.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-4 CelticPeeo!That’s full-time in Indiana!!!Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 1-4 CelticAn absolutely clinical shot by Chelsea star Nkunku.The playmaker sends the ball to the left and Sinisalo to his other side!Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 1-4 CelticGoal!Chelsea get their consolation!!!Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 0-4 CelticPenaltyChelsea earna penalty kick after Donovan brings Sterling down with a late challenge.Nkunku with the ball…Copy linkCopied87 Chelsea 0-4 CelticChelsea suffer the same fate in the second half like they did in the first one.The Blues absolutely dominated the first few minutes but conceded two goals after geting careless.Copy linkCopied84 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionAnd one more change from Chelsea boss Maresca who introduces George and brings out Guiu.Copy linkCopied83 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionMore changes from Celtic boss Rodgers who brings on Turley and Donovan for Kyogo and Ralston respectively.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca also made a number of changes with Angelo, Bergstrom, and Veiga replacing Madueke, Sanchez and Colwill.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionA raft of changes took place just before Johnston’s goal, with the Celtic ace being among those subs.The striker replaced O’Riley, while manager Rodgers also introduced Lawal, Lagerbielke and Holm for McGregor, Scales and Hatate.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticCeltic ace Palma turns from goalscorer to provider as he delivers a beautufil ball from the left to Johnston who is completely forgotten by Tosin.The striker goes on to beat Sanchez to put the Hoops on course to a major triumph.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticGoal!Celtic seal the win with Johnston!!!Copy linkCopied76 Chelsea 0-3 CelticCeltic’s high press forces Chelsea to give the ball away in their bid to play out the back.Badiashile gives possession away to Palma who beats Sanchez from close range with a clinical shot.Copy linkCopied76 Chelsea 0-3 CelticGoal!Celtic make it three with Palma!!!Copy linkCopied73 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSubstitutionCeltic boss Rodgers makes another change with Sinisalo taking Schmeichel’s place in goal.Copy linkCopied73 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca brought in Santos to replace Lavia in the 67th minute. Apologies for missing that.Copy linkCopied72 Chelsea 0-2 CelticThe two teams are getting a hydration break with the Indiana temperatures still high.Chelsea running out of time for a late comeback, and remember the Blues are still looking for their first victory under Maresca.Copy linkCopied70 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSanchez has been arguably Chelsea’s best player so far in the match.Some massive saves by the goalkeeper who has also proven to be quite the sweeper keeper.The Spaniard often comes off his lines to stop a dangerous Celtic attack.Copy linkCopied67 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca responds with a change of his own with Gusto replacing James.Copy linkCopied More

CHELSEA fans will get to see a glimpse of what new boss Enzo Maresca has to offer as the Blues take on Wrexham in a friendly clash. Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham are back in the US for another big pre-season tour but face a very tough test against Premier League opposition. Chelsea’s pre-season scheduleHere are all of Chelsea’s confirmed pre=season fixtures:Wed, July 24: Chelsea vs Wrexham – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (3:30am BST)Sat, July 27: Chelsea vs Celtic – Notre Dame Stadium, Indiana (9pm BST)Wed, July 31: Chelsea vs Club America – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (12:30am BST)Sat, Aug 3: Chelsea vs Man City – Ohio Stadium, Columbus (10:30pm BST)Tue, Aug 6: Chelsea vs Real Madrid – Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (12am BST)Sun, Aug 11: Chelsea vs Inter – Stamford Bridge (3pm BST)Copy linkCopiedNot enough spaceChelsea have left enough players to fill THREE teams behind after flying to the USA.The Blues kick off their pre-season tour against Wrexham in California tonight.New boss Enzo Maresca will get a good look at his squad with further fixtures planned against Celtic, Manchester City and Real Madrid.But 43 aces – excluding injured stars and internationals given an extended break – did not make the 28-man group.Many of them are unlikely to play for the Blues again as they look to offload talents they paid a combined £190million for.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTrevoh’s not travellingOne player who Chelsea fans will not be seeing on the tour is Trevoh Chalobah.Fabrizio Romano has reported that the defender has been told to stay at home.It is suggested that the club feels “heavy” with centre-backs as Wesley Fofana, Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo are all going.He added that Josh Acheampong would also be joining the trip as the club want to take a “good look” at him.Chalobah has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge regularly over the last year.Copy linkCopiedHall of fameKiernan Dewsbury-hall posted an emotional goodbye video to Leicester fans following his transfer exit.The midfielder has joined Chelsea to reunite with former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca.And now after putting pen to paper for £30million deal, Blues fans will get to see what he is capable of for the first time in a Chelsea shirt.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWelcome to Chelsea vs WrexhamChelsea finally get their USA pre-season tour underway in the early hours of Thursday morning – and we have live coverage of the event!Blues fans will get to see a glimpse of what new boss Enzo Maresca has to offer as they face Wrexham in the opening fixture. The Italian put pen to paper for a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge last month.And after recently leading Leicester to Premier League promotion, Mauricio Pochettino’s successor will be determined to prove to Blues fans why he has been given the job.But the English giants go up against a Wrexham outfit who held Premier League outfit Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw on Sunday.However, Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney saw their side humiliated by Chelsea when the teams met in a pre-season fixture last summer.Stay tuned as coming up, we will have any breaking news, team information and line-ups all before kick-off at 3.30am BST.Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Scottish giants Rangers in a pre-season clash at Murrayfield RIGHT NOW.And the Red Devils have the lead after Amad Diallo’s stunning strike beat Jack Butland in goal.Jadon Sancho starts for Man Utd for the first time in almost a year after he and manager Erik ten Hag resolved their differences earlier this month.New £52m signing Leny Yoro is also in from the off for the Red Devils at Murrayfield.TV/Stream: MUTV/Rangers TVRangers team: Butland, Sterling, Souttar, Davies, Jefte, Barron, Diomande, Lawrence, Wright, Cortes, DessersMan Utd team: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Yoro, Evans, Murray; Casemiro, Collyer, Mount; Amad, Wheatley, SanchoCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Half-time – Rangers 0-1 Man UtdThe teams go in at the break separated by Amad’s goal shortly before half-time.The former Rangers loanee has been the standout performer in the first half, giving new Rangers full-back Jefte no end of problems on the far side.The Scottish Premiership side started the contest well, but the Red Devils began to dominate as the half grew on, although Scott Wright and Cyriel Dessers continued to pose a threat on the break. Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-1 Man Utd45. On the stroke of half-time, and it should be two!Casemiro curls one out to the right for Amad to chase, and the goalscorer duly obliges by bursting to the byline and cutting back.The cross into the path of Sancho is perfect, but somehow the Englishman gets under the ball and thumps over from 15 yards.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-1 Man Utd43. Casemiro is enjoying himself out there.With Toby Collyer sitting in front of the United back four, the Brazilian has more room to roam forward and dictate play from an attacking perspective. Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-1 Man Utd41. There is the suggestion that the ball may well have been out of play on the far side before Amad went to work, but, of course, there’s no VAR in use this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-1 Man Utd39. Manchester United are up and running for pre-season!And it’s no surprise that the goal here has come courtesy of Amad!The winger has been the most impressive performer on the pitch, and he has now added a fizzing finish to his trickery and talent.Cutting inside from the right, the Ivorian takes advantage of a slip by Jefte to move inside the penalty area, where he fizzes a low effort into the bottom left corner of Jack Butland’s goal.Copy linkCopiedThe opener!Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd36. A clever corner from Mount, pulled back low to the edge of the area, offers Murray a chance to shoot, but his effort is blocked at close quarters.It then sparks a period of play where both sides take it in turns to give the ball away cheaply before a cynical pull on Mount’s shirt by Dessers brings the hilarity to an end.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd34. Dessers and Wright combine again, this time with the striker playing in the Scot on the right.With the United defence caught out slightly too high upfield, the winger has sight of goal but is unable to get enough power on the shot to truly trouble Onana.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd32. And just like that, Dessers draws Onana into a save.It’s a routine one in the end for the United goalkeeper, but looked a real threat when the big Rangers striker has turned sharply on to Wright’s pass.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd30. Half hour gone and it remains goalless.However, Manchester United are now dictating the match after a bright Rangers start.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd27. Sancho and Mount have just played an impromptu one-two that involved a pair of 40-yard crossfield passes.Glad to see it.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd25. United are starting to put together some spells of possession and precise passing – and it’s bringing Jadon Sancho into the game.The winger hasn’t seen as much of the ball on the left as Amad has on the right, but that is beginning to change. Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd23. Hammered by Amad!The Manchester United winger takes charge of the free-kick that he had won by whipping a ferocious effort over the wall…….and wide!Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd22. Amad and Jefte have been having their own personal battle up and down the far touchline, and on this occasion it’s the Man Utd ace who comes out on top.Dribbling at pace, the winger turns his opponent inside out before tricking him into conceding a foul five yards outside the penalty area.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd20. The United players receive a touchline briefing from Erik ten Hag and Darren Fletcher as Scott Wright receives treatment.Meanwhile, Jack Butland has looked a little unconvincing in punching two recent crosses into the box.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd18. Wheatley goes close to the opener!The teenager times his run into the box perfectly to meet Amad’s cutback, but his shot is superbly turned off the line by Sterling.Excellent defending!Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd16. Manchester United players fail to react to a Rangers free-kick played short midway inside their half, and that allows Tom Lawrence room to roam.The Welshman bursts forward and then whistles a 30-yarder over Andre Onana’s crossbar.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd13. Collyer is penalised for a foul on Sterling despite winning the ball – twice.The 20-year-old midfielder has not looked out of place in the opening stages.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd11. The first glimpse of Leny Yoro as a Manchester United player is a promising one.The teenager looks second best as Cyriel Dessers races on to a through ball inside the area, but the defender recovers brilliantly to slide the ball out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd9. And from the game’s first corner, Casemiro loops Manchester United’s first attempt wide of Jack Butland’s goal.The Brazilian’s task was made more difficult by the aerial challenge of Scott Wright as the pair both went for the outswinger.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd7. Murray and Collyer link up well on the left, eventually teeing up Casemiro to cross deep for Amad.Some touchline trickery follows from the winger before it’s smuggled behind for the game’s first corner.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd5. Captain Casemiro tries to pop one around the corner for Wan-Bissaka but there’s too much on the pass.The Rangers midfield are pressing aggressively high early in proceedings, much to Philippe Clement’s approval on the sidelines.Copy linkCopiedRangers 0-0 Man Utd3. Dessers is back up and can see the funny side as Evans pleads innocence, and the referee defuses the situation.Seconds later, Rangers have another free-kick further up the field, but it’s wasted as Diomande pulls it wide of the near post.Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Rangers v Man Utd1. The fans help the PA announced countdown from ten, and that’s the signal for Ranges to get this pre-season friendly underway.And it doesn’t take too long for the fireworks to begin – 25 seconds, in fact.In attempting to turn away from his marker, Evans has his shirt clearly pulled by Dessers, leading the veteran defender to clatter the striker in the face with his arm.Copy linkCopiedEdinburgh ready to goMurrayfield has filled up, the tracksuit tops have come off the two sets of players, flares have been fired up on the far side, and it all means one thing.We are finally ready for kick-off in the Scottish capital.Copy linkCopied More