2024–25 Manchester United F.C. season

The 2024–25 season is the 138th in the history of Manchester United, their 33rd season in the Premier League and their 50th consecutive and 100th overall season in the top flight of English football. The club are participating in the Premier League, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, the UEFA Europa League and the FA Community Shield.

Manchester United
2024–25 season
OwnerManchester United plc (72.3%)
Ineos (27.7%)
Co-chairmenJoel and Avram Glazer
ManagerErik ten Hag
StadiumOld Trafford

Pre-season and friendlies edit

On 23 February 2024, United announced a tour of the United States, with friendly matches against rivals Arsenal and Liverpool at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 27 July and at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina on 3 August, respectively.[1] In March, they announced another game in the United States – against Real Betis on 31 July at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, a venue with which the club shares a sponsor.[2] Ten days later Manchester United announced they would play Rangers for the first time in a decade at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 20 July.[3] The first match of their pre-season tour was announced on 5 April; they will face Norwegian side Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim on 15 July.[4]

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A
Scorers Attendance
15 July 2024 Rosenborg A
20 July 2024 Rangers N
27 July 2024 Arsenal N
31 July 2024 Real Betis N
3 August 2024 Liverpool N

FA Community Shield edit

As a result of winning the 2023–24 FA Cup, Manchester United will face Manchester City, who won the 2023–24 Premier League. It will be United's 31st Community Shield appearance, and their first since 2016.[5]

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A
Scorers Attendance
10 August 2024 Manchester City N

Transfers edit

Out edit

Date Pos. Name To Fee Ref.
26 May 2024 DF   Álvaro Carreras   Benfica Undisclosed[a] [7]
30 June 2024 DF   Raphaël Varane Unattached Released [8]
MF   Tom Huddlestone [9]
FW   Charlie McNeill [10]
FW   Anthony Martial [11]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Reported as £5 million, plus £2.5 million in add-ons[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Tour 2024: United to play Arsenal and Liverpool in USA". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Tour 2024: United to play in San Diego again". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  3. ^ "United v Rangers: tickets now on sale". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  4. ^ "United v Rosenborg: get your tickets now". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  5. ^ Thomas-Humphreys, Harry (May 25, 2024). "Who do Man Utd play in Community Shield 2024 after FA Cup win?".
  6. ^ Quinlan, James (26 May 2024). "Man United complete first summer transfer as statement released". Manchester Evening News. MEN Media. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Fernandez joins Benfica on permanent deal". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Varane announces departure from United". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  9. ^ Vurley, Callum (25 May 2024). "Manchester United player-coach Tom Huddlestone announces exit after role with Under-21s". talkSport. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Manchester United youngster confirms departure with emotional farewell statement". Manchester Evening News. MEN Media. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Martial Says Goodbye To United Fans". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.