Manchester United arrive in Melbourne ahead of pre-season tour second leg

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Manchester United have arrived in Melbourne ahead of the second-leg of their pre-season tour under Erik ten Hag. Manchester United began their summer schedule in style with a thumping 4-0 win over Liverpool in Bangkok on Tuesday. Their first match under their new manager.

Jadon Sancho opened the scoring before a quickfire double from Fred and Anthony Martial. Put United in assurance ahead of half-time, and Facundo Pellistri completed the scoreline with a fine fourth goal.

Despite facing a much-changed Liverpool side, United set a strong precedent for the summer. And will be looking to build upon their debut display when they face Melbourne Victory on Friday.

Manchester United have arrived in Australia ahead of the match. With a match against Crystal Palace next Tuesday before they travel to Perth to face Aston Villa a week on Saturday.

Ten Hag’s side will then travel back to Europe for a weekend double-header when they face Atletico Madrid in Oslo on July 30 before facing Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on July 31.

Will Fish will join the United squad in Australia after Axel Tuanzebe left the pre-season tour. The 24-year-old did not train in the open session at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Monday night and was absent from the squad for the victory over Liverpool. the UFABET report

United flew to Melbourne after the match, but Tuanzebe remained at the team hotel in Bangkok. A club spokesman said: “Axel returned back to Manchester this morning to deal with a small personal issue.”