Arsenal and Manchester United set for history on American soil

PREMIER LEAGUE Arsenal and Manchester United set for history on American soil

Mark Kinyanjui 21:50 - 28.04.2023

The match will be another important moment in both sides' build-up to next season,

Arsenal will face Manchester United in New York this summer as part of their preparations for the start of the 2023-2024 season.

The title challengers will be lining up against the Red Devils in a high-profile pre-season match at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, July 22, marking the first time the two clubs have played each other on American soil.

The match will be another important moment as both sides build up for next season and will be Arsenal’s second match during their pre-season trip to the United States

Before traveling to New York, the squad will be in Washington DC, where they will play against an MLS All-Stars team at Audi Field on Wednesday, July 19 in a match that is already sold out.

Sporting Director Edu said: “The plans for pre-season are making good progress, with the match against Manchester United in New York being another important part of our preparations. 

"Playing against strong opposition in a great stadium in front of so many of our supporters in New York will provide Mikel and the squad with a strong test and great experience ahead of the new season.

"We’ve now announced two matches in the US in July and look forward to announcing further details of our pre-season soon."

Exclusive pre-sale tickets for the Manchester United match in New York will be available from Tuesday, May 2, with general on-sale ticket access beginning on Thursday, May 4.