Manchester United And Arsenal Will Compete For First Pre-season Tour In New York

Manchester United football club fans (Reuters via ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Two top Premier League teams or the Premier League Manchester United and Arsenal will compete in a pre-season tour that will be held in New York in July. The match between the Red Devils and the Gunners will be held for the first time on mainland America.

"Manchester United versus Arsenal is one of the most famous and anticipated matches in the English football calendar and supporters from both clubs understand how much competition between the two sides is," Manchester United Football Director John Murtough told the club's official website on Saturday, April 29.

Manchester United and Arsenal have had fierce and long feuds in England, especially during the leadership of two iconic coaches, Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester Merah and Arsene Wenger at the Red London club.

"The last time United played in New York was in 2011, so we are very happy to be back after such a long wait. There is no better location than America to start the 2023 club tour," said John Murtough.

In addition to going against Arsenal, Manchester United are scheduled to host a newly promoted club to the fourth division of the Wrexham AFC Premier League in San Diego and German League giant Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas.

Currently Manchester United are focusing on fighting for one Champions League ticket next season. The Red Devils are in fourth place in the Premier League with 60 points.

On the other hand, Arsenal are now at the top of the Premier League standings with 75 points and are struggling for the title against defending champions Manchester City who are now earning 73 points in second place.