Manchester United beat Arsenal in the US tour

with claws Bruno Fernandez And Jadon Sancho he Manchester united Saturday was defeated 2-0 Arsenal In a friendly match contested at the packed MetLife Stadium in the American city of East Rutherford (New Jersey).

However, without a competitive rhythm, the two English teams presented an entertaining duel on artificial turf from an area of ​​​​82,500 seats, which is a candidate to host the 2026 World Cup Final.

Argentines Lisandro Martinez And Alexander Garnacho They started as beginners Manchester united Uruguayan Facundo Pellestri entered the second half.

The team led by Erik ten Hag also started the site of Mason Mount and Arsenal He did the same with Declan Rice, who just paid a record 122 million euros ($138 million) to West Ham.

The “Red Devils” dominated the majority in the intense first half, which was Arsenal He had a great chance with a double shot from Brazilian Martinelli, which was cleared by veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton.

Except for fear, it is united He was the first to hit a colored target Bruno Fernandez in the 30th minute.

The talented Portuguese midfielder, who made his debut as captain of the team unitedfired a left-footed shot from outside the area with a dribbling that surprised goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdal.

The second goal came after a fatal error on the part of the Brazilian central defense Gabriel Magalhaes When trying to clear the ball in the middle of the field. The ball fell at the feet of the quick Sancho with the free field to advance to Ramsdale’s goal and was determined by his strong right hand.

at rest, You have a pilgrim He exempted his ten players from providing references such as Casemiro, Christian Eriksen or Marcus Rashford.

Spanish technician Mikel Arteta It was also refreshing for a Arsenal Which failed to boast the rhythm and goal of Wednesday’s duel against the MLS All-Star team, which they crushed 5-0.

In the US preseason schedule, the Arsenal He had a duel scheduled for Wednesday in Los Angeles (California) against Barcelona, ​​which on Saturday had to suspend a friendly match against Juventus due to an outbreak of gastroenteritis on campus.

he Manchester unitedFor his part, Real Madrid will also face in Houston (Texas) on Wednesday.