Manchester United started their preparations for the resumption of the domestic season later this month with a 4-2 defeat to Cadiz CF in a friendly in Spain on Wednesday evening.
Fielding two different groups of outfield players, United produced an underwhelming performance at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, although getting fitness into the legs of those who featured was the main priority. Anthony Martial and youngster Kobbie Mainoo got themselves on the scoresheet either side of the half-time interval.
United, who will resume their campaign on December 21 at home to Burnley in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, will play one more friendly in Spain ahead of returning to England. They are scheduled to face Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Saturday evening.
