Wrexham prepares for challenge against Manchester United in Helsinki
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Wrexham faces Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Helsinki on Saturday. Manager Phil Parkinson views the match as a significant test ahead of the team's upcoming fixtures in the United States. United will be missing several World Cup players but still fielding key starters. Wrexham seeks to continue its strong pre-season form after a previous victory against United's younger squad last summer in San Diego. Following this match, Wrexham will compete against Leeds United, Liverpool, and Sunderland in the U.S.
- •Wrexham plays Manchester United in a pre-season friendly on July 17, 2026.
- •Phil Parkinson emphasizes the importance of the match for team preparation.
- •Manchester United will be without several of its World Cup players.
- •Wrexham previously defeated a young United squad 3-1 last summer.
- •Wrexham's U.S. tour includes upcoming matches against Leeds, Liverpool, and Sunderland.
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham boss Parkinson relishing Man Utd 'test'
- 5:51 AMBBC Football — Wrexham boss Parkinson relishing Man Utd 'test'
"Wrexham take on the Premier League giants in Helsinki on Saturday, although United boss Michael Carrick will be without several of his World Cup players.
"Wrexham take on the Premier League giants in Helsinki on Saturday, although United boss Michael Carrick will be without several of his World Cup players.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 5:52 AMWrexham boss Parkinson relishing Man Utd 'test'
Wrexham take on the Premier League giants in Helsinki on Saturday, although United boss Michael Carrick will be without several of his World Cup players.
- BBC FootballJul 17, 2026, 5:51 AMWrexham boss Parkinson relishing Man Utd 'test'
Wrexham take on the Premier League giants in Helsinki on Saturday, although United boss Michael Carrick will be without several of his World Cup players.
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