Manchester United begin preparations for the 2021/22 season with Wayne Rooney’s Derby County game at Pride Park on Sunday, July 18 (kick-off at 1pm).
United have confirmed four pre-season friendlies ahead of the new season and they’re starting this battle against a familiar face, with Rooney holding the Rams in the championship on the final day of last season.
United will return to Carrington for pre-season training in early July, and that game against Derby will take place a week after the Euro 2020 final.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team will then complete a week-long training camp in the UK before their second friendly against another championship team at the Queens Park Rangers on Saturday 24 July (3pm) at the Kiyan Price Foundation Stadium.
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United then return to Old Trafford for two games against Premier League opponents. You play on Wednesday, July 28th (8pm) against the top newcomer Brentford and complete the preparations for the new season with a home game against Everton on Saturday, August 7th (5pm).
The Premier League season kicks off a week later when United face Leeds at Old Trafford on Saturday 14 August.
Collette Roche, United’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “This year’s pre-season plan has been designed with current travel restrictions in mind while giving Ole and the players the best possible preparation for the new season.
“Playing two pre-season games at Old Trafford will also give us another opportunity to safely welcome the fans back to the stadium ahead of the new Premier League season.”
Tickets for the two Old Trafford games are now available for season ticket holders and Executive Club members who have extended for the 2021/22 season. Remaining tickets are available for official members on Friday, June 25th from 6:00 p.m. Tickets are £ 30 for adults, £ 22.50 for 18-20 year olds, £ 17 for 16-17 year olds, £ 17 for 65+ and £ 10 for U16s.
A United spokesperson said: “The number of fans who can visit Old Trafford and any away fan allocations are informed by government policy and this will be reviewed when the sporting event guidelines are updated.”
