(Football news) In the first half, Erik ten Hag’s team produced the clearest scoring opportunities, with Antony and Amad each coming within a minute of scoring. At halftime, United changed all 10 of their outfield players, which allowed Jonny Evans, who had unexpectedly returned for a little time to his childhood club, to play.
And after a wonderful cross from Dan Gore, Van van Beek, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in January, scored with a vicious shot. After last week’s 2-0 victory over Leeds United, Ten Hag will be satisfied enough with what he’s seen so far in the preseason. United will now go to the United States for games against Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund.
Mason Mount had a second start and contributed to United’s quick start. Jadon Sancho played in Antony after Hannibal Mejbri misread Antony Lopes’ bad clearing, but the Lyon custodian made a good stop to make up for his error.
After some skillful flank play by Antony, Amad then drew a one-on-one across goal and forced Lopes to parry a well-struck attempt from 15 yards away from his top corner.
After a clumsy challenge from Alvaro Fernandez, Lyon finally woke up, and Amin Sarr’s strong penalty claim was denied. United resumed playing aggressively despite Ten Hag’s extensive substitutions, and when Van de Beek finished off Gore’s cross, Lopes had no chance.
After signing a short-term contract this week, Evans returned to United colours for the first time in eight years during the second half. The 18-year-old midfielder was the game’s best player during that time.
Playing Xl
Manchester United Playing Xl (1st Half) : Kovar (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, A. Fernandez, Mount, Mainoo, Hannibal, Antony, Amad, Sancho
Lyon Playing Xl : Lopes (GK) ,Mata, Diomande, M. Sarr, Laaziri, Lepenant, Tolisso, El Arouch, Jeffinho, Lacazette, A. Sarr.
Manchester United Playing Xl (2nd Half) : Kovar (GK), Jurado, Fish, Evans, Williams, Gore, Fred, Forson ,Hansen-Aaroen, Hugill. Van de BeekAlso read: Manchester United eyeing to get Rasmus Hojlund
