Erik ten Hag was pleased by Manchester United’s display in and out of possession as they kicked off their US pre-season tour with a win against fellow title hopefuls Arsenal.
Having beaten Leeds in Oslo and Lyon in Edinburgh, the Red Devils kicked off the main stint of 2023-24 preparations at a sold-out MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday.
Big money signing Declan Rice made his first Arsenal appearance as his new side opened their US tour by comprehensively beating Wayne Rooney’s MLS All-Stars.
The midfielder, 24, completed his £105million switch from West Ham last Saturday and just four days later made his bow 3,660 miles away from the Emirates Stadium.
Former England star Wayne Rooney called Arsenal one of Europe’s best sides and aired some frustrations after seeing his MLS All-Star team comprehensively beaten on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners ran out 5-0 victors in stifling conditions in Washington DC, where Gabriel Jesus’ fine opener was followed by a thumping Leandro Trossard strike.
Declan Rice is one of the world's best players in his position and is a great signing for Arsenal, according to John Barnes.
England midfielder Rice completed his move from West Ham to Arsenal last week in a transfer that could reach a value of £105 million.
Mikel Arteta allayed concerns over star signing Declan Rice’s fitness ahead of a potential first Arsenal appearance against the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old midfielder completed his British record £105million move from West Ham to the Emirates Stadium at the weekend.
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