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Manchester United Faces West Ham in Pre-Season Showdown

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12 months ago

26 July, 2025

Manchester United will kick off their pre-season tour with a friendly match against West Ham United on July 29, 2023. This encounter marks United’s first friendly in the United States as they gear up for the upcoming Premier League season. Under the guidance of manager Ruben Amorim, the team has been diligently preparing for the new campaign after traveling across the Atlantic for their tour.

The match is scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which is also the home ground for the NFL teams, the New York Jets and the New York Giants. Recently, this stadium hosted the FIFA Club World Cup final featuring Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. This game will provide United with the opportunity to showcase their new summer signings, including Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, to their American fans.

United’s pre-season tour does not end with West Ham; they will also face Bournemouth and Everton in the coming days, further enhancing their preparation for competitive matches.

Fans wishing to watch the clash can tune in via MUTV. The match is set to begin at 12:00 AM BST on July 30, 2023, which translates to 7:00 PM local time on July 29 in New Jersey. For viewers in the UK, live coverage will commence at 7:00 PM BST and will be available on Sky channel 418 and Virgin Media channel 526.

Those with a subscription to MUTV can also live stream the match from New Jersey. The live stream can be accessed through the MUTV mobile app and the MUTV section on Manchester United’s official website.

The Manchester Evening News is committed to providing comprehensive coverage of Manchester United. Fans can stay updated with the latest news and analysis by joining the newspaper’s free WhatsApp group or subscribing to their newsletter service. Additionally, the Manchester is Red podcast, featuring expert analysis and discussions, is available on popular platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as on YouTube.

As Manchester United embarks on this pre-season journey, the anticipation builds for a thrilling match against West Ham, setting the stage for an exciting new season ahead.

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