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Manchester United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Manchester United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season finale

Summary

Manchester United fell to a 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in Wroclaw on August 16, 2026. United took the lead twice during the match, but Milan, led by former manager Ruben Amorim, scored four goals, three of which came from close range., Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Lisandro Martinez made their first appearances of the pre-season. This loss comes just a week before United's Premier League opener against Hull City. Manager Michael Carrick expressed disappointment with the performance, addressing defensive weaknesses that contributed to the loss.

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•United led twice but lost 4-2 to AC Milan.
•Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Lisandro Martinez debuted in this match.
•The defeat raises concerns ahead of the Premier League opener against Hull City.
•Manager Michael Carrick highlighted defensive issues as a key concern.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'Pre-season finale to forget for United'

What they're saying

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This was a pre-season finale to forget for Manchester United. Just a week away from their Premier League opener at promoted Hull City on Saturday, Michael Carrick's men took the lead twice against AC Milan before finishing on the wrong end of a 4-2 beating. Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez all made their first appearances of pre-season.
— Yahoo Sports

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