Your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, July 15.
Erik ten Hag makes Manchester United right wing admission after Liverpool win
United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that he wants his team to be a threat from both sides of the front-three ahead of Friday's friendly against Melbourne Victory.
United, who remain keen on strengthening their attacking options in this summer's transfer window, produced a ruthless first-half showing against arch-rivals Liverpool in Bangkok on Tuesday, racing into a three-goal lead with just over 30 minutes played. Two of their goals came via members of the front three in Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial.
Joining Marcus Rashford in attack, Sancho started on the right and Martial, in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, started through the middle. Sancho did move across to the left, while Martial also drifted out wide at times. The trio were fluid and looked comfortable in each role they were requested to fulfil.
Marcus Rashford explains how Erik ten Hag is helping the Manchester United squad
Marcus Rashford has admitted that United's players are already fitter than they were last season, just over two weeks into their pre-season preparations under manager Ten Hag.
United made an excellent start to their summer schedule on Tuesday, brushing arch-rivals Liverpool aside in Thailand, winning 4-0. Sancho, Fred, Martial and Facundo Pellistri all scored to secure a winning start to the Ten Hag era.
Although the victory was impressive, results are not considered a top priority in any club's pre-season campaign, with fitness levels and performances much more important. United, although Jurgen Klopp's side had a much-changed look to it, particularly in the first-half, were sharp and aggressive against the Merseysiders, ensuring they earned plenty of plaudits from their first outing under Ten Hag.
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