Arsenal and Manchester United, two prominent English Premier League football clubs, are set to intensify their pre-season preparations with a high-profile friendly match at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA.
Arsenal, having recently triumphed over Bournemouth in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, saw coach Mikel Arteta field a mix of experienced players and young talent. Meanwhile, Manchester United, coming off a confidence-boosting 2-0 victory against Rangers in Scotland, aims to recover from a previous 1-0 friendly loss to Rosenborg, as highlighted by manager Erik ten Hag.
Expected lineups for the Arsenal vs. Manchester United showdown see Arteta likely to give starts to Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Jorginho, who were substitutes in their draw with Bournemouth. Ten Hag’s side is predicted to feature players such as Casemiro, Collyer, Amad, Mount, Sancho, and Hojlund.
With a 26-man roster for Arsenal’s pre-season tour, Arteta selected a balanced mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, including the injured Tomiyasu. Manchester United’s 29-player tour squad also features a combination of experienced and young talent across various positions, with Harry Maguire listed as a doubt and Malacia out due to injury.
As both teams gear up for the 2024/25 season, the Arsenal vs. Manchester United clash promises to be an exciting encounter for fans and a valuable opportunity for the clubs to fine-tune their strategies and lineups.
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