Manchester United will be targeting a first victory of their pre-season tour of the United States when they face Real Betis at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, with kick-off 3am BST.
Now more than halfway through their pre-season campaign, United will continue to step up their preparations against Manuel Pellegrini’s side. The Reds face Manchester City in their first competitive game of the season in just over a week’s time, taking them on at Wembley in the Community Shield.
United, ahead of flying back to the UK, will also face Liverpool this weekend, and that encounter will mark their final outing of pre-season, meaning the countdown to the start of the campaign is almost over. Manager Erik ten Hag is expected to hand out minutes to as many players as possible once again.
Follow the live blog below for live updates and analysis from the Snapdragon Stadium, where the local kick-off time is 7pm:
03:50Key Event
Half-time player ratings as Amass and Amad impress
Here is how Samuel Luckhurst has rated United’s players out of 10 following the first 45 minutes…
Heaton
Error for the goal. 5
Wan-Bissaka
Got out once or twice. 6
Maguire
Little defending to do. 6
Lindelof
Similar to Maguire. 6
Amass
Excellent half. 8
Casemiro
Coasting and scored. 8
Eriksen
Controlled the game. 7
Amad
Another superb goal. 8
McTominay
Busy contributing to attacks. 7
Rashford
Scored a penalty and sharp. 7
Sancho
A threat. 7(Image: 2024 Getty Images)
03:48Key Event
HALF-TIME: MUN 3-1 BET – Reds in control
The half-time whistle is blown at the Snapdragon Stadium and United lead 3-1 at the break.
Goals from Marcus Rashford (P), Amad and Casemiro have seen United come from behind to secure a comfortable lead.(Image: 2024 Getty Images)
03:40Samuel Luckhurst
40′ – MUN 3-1 BET – Good performances all over the pitch
United have eased off a tad since they went 3-1 up but they have had an excellent half, bar that error for the Betis goal. Realistically, most of the starters will be in the squad next season and could easily be squad assets. Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen possess game-changing prowess, Harry Amass must be the next academy graduate in line for a debut and Jadon Sancho is applying himself professionally. (Image: 2024 Manchester United FC)
03:33Samuel Luckhurst
32′ – MUN 3-1 BET – United have been excellent
United’s starting XI is teeming with players who could or should be sold yet they have played excellently. They have created chances at will, the link-up play has been effortless and the scoreline possibly flatters Betis.
There is only one intense team out there and that is the caveat. Betis are going through the motions and were gifted their goal. But there are plenty of positives for United. Amad, Harry Amass, Casemiro and Marcus Rashford have been particularly good.(Image: 2024 Manchester United FC)
03:32Key Event
31′ – MUN 3-1 BET – GOAL UNITED! (Casemiro)
United have another one and this time it is Casemiro’s turn to celebrate. A corner from the right is flicked on by Jadon Sancho, the ball lands at Marcus Rashford’s feet and he squares it to Casemiro, who swivles and fires the past the ‘keeper from close-range. United have been very good.
03:26Samuel Luckhurst
26′ – MUN 2-1 BET – Amad is running the show
That was similar to Amad’s goal against Newcastle. When the ball fell to him, that was only going one place and he arrowed it in.
Terrific play also by Harry Amass, who had an encouraging half against Arsenal in LA last week. But this pre-season is being dominated by Amad.
03:26Key Event
24′ – MUN 2-1 BET – GOAL UNITED! (Amad)
What a hit that is! Harry Amass gets a slice of fortune down the left, drives forward, fizzes in an excellent cross that eventually finds Amad, who blasts it home with a real sense of conviction. That was terrific. He is on fire.
03:24George Smith
23′ – MUN 1-1 BET – Eriksen tests the goalkeeper
United get a free-kick around 25 yards from goal and Christian Eriksen takes aim. It is well-struck, but it was a comfortable save for Rui Silva.
03:20Samuel Luckhurst
