Manchester United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season finale
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Manchester United concluded their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 loss to AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for the club since December 2024, coming on as a substitute in the second half. United took the lead twice during the match but were ultimately unable to secure a victory, with three of Milan's goals coming from close range. Following the defeat, manager Michael Carrick expressed disappointment at the performance and indicated the need for improvement ahead of the upcoming Premier League opener against Hull City. The team finishes their pre-season with hopes of squad adjustments as the transfer window approaches its deadline on September 1.
- •United defeats 4-2 against AC Milan in a pre-season friendly.
- •Rashford returns to action after being loaned out for nearly a year.
- •Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores the final goal to secure the win.
- •Carrick cites the need for team improvement before the season opener.
- •Mason Mount's injury keeps him out of several pre-season matches.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
- 7:25 PMBBC Sport — Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
"Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
"Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 7:25 PMRashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 7:25 PMRashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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