Manchester United return to Old Trafford to wrap up pre-season in a clash with Fiorentina, and football fans across the UK can thankfully watch the action from the comfort of their own home
Manchester United face Fiorentina on Saturday afternoon in their final pre-season friendly of the summer. The Red Devils impressed during their recent Premier League Summer Series tour of the United States.
After securing a 2-1 win over West Ham, trouncing Bournemouth 4-1 and drawing 2-2 with Everton, spirits are high within the United camp. Ruben Amorim will now have a crucial chance to tinker with his starting XI ahead of their Premier League opener with Arsenal, with his side returning to action on UK soil.
Thankfully, fans not at Old Trafford will be able to watch the game from the comfort of their own home. Here, Mirror Football provides a breakdown of where it will be shown, as well as the unusual kick-off time for the fixture….
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When and where is Manchester United vs Fiorentina?
United’s friendly with Fiorentina will take place at Old Trafford, with more than 50,000 tickets sold.
Touted as the Snapdragon Cup, given that the Qualcomm processor is the official shirt sponsor of the Red Devils, the match will kick off at the unusual time of 12.45pm BST.
There has been no reason given for the peculiar kick-off time, with most English fixtures traditionally taking place at 12.30pm or 3pm each weekend.
How to watch Manchester United vs Fiorentina
As with most pre-season games, United’s clash with Fiorentina will not be shown on terrestrial TV in the UK.
However, fans who haven’t secured tickets for Old Trafford need fear not, as the game will be broadcast live via MUTV.
A subscription to the service sets back users £29.99 annually. Coverage will also be available on Manutd.com and via the club’s official app for fans around the world.
Manchester United’s pre-season schedule
Here’s a rundown of Manchester United’s pre-season so far:
- Manchester United 0-0 Leeds United – At the Friends Arena on July 19
- Manchester United 2-1 West Ham – At the MetLife Stadium on July 27
- Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth – At the Soldier Field on July 31
- Manchester United 2-2 Everton – At the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 3
- Manchester United vs Fiorentina – At Old Trafford on August 9
Following their game with Fiorentina, United will turn their attention to their Premier League opener with Arsenal on Sunday, August 17. The game is also taking place at Old Trafford, with a 4.30pm kick-off, as Sky Sports will show the clash live.
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