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Manchester United loses to AC Milan in pre-season finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Manchester United loses to AC Milan in pre-season finale

Summary

Manchester United fell 4-2 to AC Milan in their final pre-season friendly on August 16 in Poland. United took the lead twice with goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu, but Milan responded with three goals in the last 35 minutes. Manager Michael Carrick expressed optimism about the squad's overall progress despite the defeat, citing valuable lessons from the match. With the Premier League opener against Hull City on the horizon, Carrick plans to assess his lineup following a productive pre-season schedule that included multiple wins and a shootout victory.

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By the Numbers

•United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season friendly
•Maguire and Dorgu score for United
•Milan scores three goals in 35 minutes
•Carrick optimistic despite the defeat
•Premier League opener against Hull City next

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11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Carrick sees positives in Man Utd pre-season despite Milan defeat

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Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are heading into the new Premier League season in a positive mood despite ending pre-season with a 4-2 defeat by AC Milan.United twice took the lead in Satur...
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